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How to react if a person calls you "degenerate"
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this post was submitted on 13 Mar 2026
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No, it is a general insult usually aimed at your moral character.
Yeah, I've never heard of it being used to target people with disabilities (although looking it up, I see it can be used that way, TIL) - I've only ever thought of it as a judgement on character/behaviour. Like I'd have no issue with anyone describing Trump as a degenerate, because he's a sick, twisted, vindictive, corrupt prick.
So is it an okay insult to use depending on context?
That's all words really.
I am not justifying the insult, just explaining how most people would use it.
I know ppl that call themselves degenerates as a point of pride.