Deviant and Degenerate

Deviant

Deviant noun - A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior.

Degenerate is a synonym for deviant. In some cases you can use "Degenerate" instead the word "Deviant" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: deviate, deviation, deviance

Degenerate

Degenerate noun - A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior.

Deviant is a synonym for degenerate in pervert topic. You can use "Deviant" instead the word "Degenerate" as a noun or an adjective.

How words are described

moral moral deviant moral degenerate
insane insane deviant insane degenerate
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