Degeneration and Reversion

Degeneration

Degeneration noun - A change to a lower state or level.

Reversion and degeneration are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reversion" instead a noun "Degeneration".

Reversion

Reversion noun - The act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior.
Usage example: after the birth of his baby brother, the toddler temporarily underwent a kind of reversion, acting like a baby himself
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Synonyms for Reversion

Degeneration and reversion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Degeneration" instead a noun "Reversion".

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