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Definition of Debauch
1. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Carnalise, Carnalize, Sensualise, Sensualize, Infect, Lead Astray, Lead Off, Poison, Bastardise, Bastardize, Suborn
Derivative terms: Corruptible, Corruption, Corruptive, Debasement, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
2. Noun. A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity.
Generic synonyms: Revel, Revelry
Derivative terms: Bacchanal, Bacchanalian, Orgiastic, Orgiastic, Riot, Riotous
Definition of Debauch
1. v. t. & i. To lead away from purity or excellence; to corrupt in character or principles; to mar; to vitiate; to pollute; to seduce; as, to debauch one's self by intemperance; to debauch a woman; to debauch an army.
2. n. Excess in eating or drinking; intemperance; drunkenness; lewdness; debauchery.
Definition of Debauch
1. Noun. An act of debauchery. ¹
2. Noun. An orgy. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) to morally corrupt (someone); to seduce ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) to debase (something); to lower the value of (something) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Debauch
1. to corrupt [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: corrupt
Medical Definition of Debauch
1. 1. Excess in eating or drinking; intemperance; drunkenness; lewdness; debauchery. "The first physicians by debauch were made." (Dryden) 2. An act or occasion of debauchery. "Silenus, from his night's debauch, Fatigued and sick." (Cowley) Origin: Cf. F. Debauche. To lead away from purity or excellence; to corrupt in character or principles; to mar; to vitiate; to pollute; to seduce; as, to debauch one's self by intemperance; to debauch a woman; to debauch an army. "Learning not debauched by ambition." (Burke) "A man must have got his conscience thoroughly debauched and hardened before he can arrive to the height of sin." (South) "Her pride debauched her judgment and her eyes." (Cowley) Origin: F. Debaucher, prob. Originally, to entice away from the workshop; pref. De- (L. Dis- or de) + OF. Bauche, bauge, hut, cf. F. Bauge lair of a wild boar; prob. From G. Or Icel, cf. Icel. Balkr. See Balk. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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