decadence

As nouns the difference between decadence and indulgence

is that decadence is a state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay while indulgence is the act of indulging.

As a verb indulgence is

(Roman Catholic Church) to provide with an indulgence.

As a proper noun nature

is the sum of natural forces reified and considered as a sentient being, will, or principle.

As a noun decadence is

decadence.

As nouns the difference between decadence and degenerate

is that decadence is decadence while degenerate is one is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature.

As an adjective degenerate is

(of qualities) having deteriorated, degraded or fallen from normal, coherent, balanced and desirable to undesirable and typically abnormal.

As a verb degenerate is

to lose good or desirable qualities.

As nouns the difference between decadence and excess

is that decadence is a state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay while excess is the state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper; immoderateness; superfluity; superabundance; extravagance; as, an excess of provisions or of light.

As an adjective excess is

more than is normal, necessary or specified.

As nouns the difference between gluttony and decadence

is that gluttony is the vice of eating to excess while decadence is a state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay.

As nouns the difference between decadence and dissipation

is that decadence is a state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay while dissipation is the act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

As nouns the difference between decadence and depravity

is that decadence is a state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay while depravity is the state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.

As a noun decadence

is decadence.

As a verb debase is

to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.

Decadence is a synonym of debasement.

As nouns the difference between decadence and debasement

is that decadence is decadence while debasement is the act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering, especially in character or quality.

As nouns the difference between decadence and degeneracy

is that decadence is a state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay while degeneracy is the state of being degenerate (in all senses.