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decadence

[dek-uh-duhns, dih-keyd-ns] / ˈdɛk ə dəns, dɪˈkeɪd ns /

NOUN

perversion; deterioration of morality

Synonyms

STRONG

corruption debasement decay declension decline degeneracy degeneration degradation devolution dissipation dissolution downfall downgrade evil excess fall gluttony incontinence intemperance lasciviousness lechery lewdness licentiousness regression sensuality

WEAK

sybaritism

Antonyms

STRONG

ascent decency development goodness honor improvement morality rise upgrade virtue

WEAK

humility

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