DEGENERATE

1. n. дегенерат, выродок 2. a. вырождающийся Syn: depraved 3. v. вырождаться; ухудшаться; (into - во что-л.) The workers' demands for their rights have degenerated into troublemaking. Everyone needs time to play, but some let it degenerate into laziness. The children in your class need gentle treatment, but don't let your kindness degenerate into weakness.