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Decadency

A falling away; decay; deterioration; declension. "The old castle, where the family lived in their decadence."

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Abasement 76% connected

The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low; the state of being abased or humbled; humiliation.

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Abjection 76% connected

The act of bringing down or humbling.

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Degradation 76% connected

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, th…

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Devolve 74% connected

To roll onward or downward; to pass on.

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Devolve 74% connected

To roll onward or downward; to pass on.

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Decadence 92% connected

Alt. of Decadency

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Degeneracy 92% connected

The act of becoming degenerate; a growing worse.

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Degeneration 92% connected

The act or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse; decline; degradation; debasement; degeneracy; deterioration.

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