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decadence
noun
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Definition of decadence:

decadence (noun):
a decline in morality or culture
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities.
the process of becoming decadent the quality or state of being decadent

Synonyms for decadence:

abasement
abjection
corruption
debasement
decadency
decay
declension
declination
decline
decrease
degeneracy
degeneration
degradation
descent
destruction
deterioration
devolution
dissipation
dissolution
downfall
downgrade
ebb
eclipse
fall
perversion
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Antonyms for decadence:

behavior
behaviour
benefit
blessing
chastity
cleanness
decency
delight
development
glorification
good
good point
goodness
growth
happiness
honesty
honor
honour
humility
improvement
joy
kindness
lawfulness
modesty
morality
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