moral decay

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The process by which standards of behavior decline.

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  • Many historians argue that the fall of the empire was preceded by a period of significant moral decay.
  • Some people believe that reality television is a symptom of society's moral decay.
  • The unchecked pursuit of wealth at any cost can lead to widespread moral decay.
  • The philosopher's latest book is a treatise on the moral decay of modern civilization.
  • Community leaders are working to halt the moral decay they see in their city's youth.
  • He lamented the moral decay that had eroded the values he once held dear.
  • The politician's speech warned against the dangers of moral decay and called for a return to traditional values.
  • Is the rise in corporate fraud a clear sign of moral decay within the business world?
  • The novel explores themes of spiritual emptiness and moral decay in a post-war society.
  • Without a strong ethical framework, any society is vulnerable to moral decay.