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Definition of Deprave
1. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"
Exact synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Demoralise, Demoralize, Misdirect, Pervert, Profane, Subvert, Vitiate
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, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
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, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
Definition of Deprave
1. v. t. To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile.
Definition of Deprave
1. to corrupt in morals [v -PRAVED, -PRAVING, -PRAVES]
Medical Definition of Deprave
1. 1. To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile. "And thou knowest, conscience, I came not to chide Nor deprave thy person with a proud heart." (Piers Plowman) 2. To make bad or worse; to vitiate; to corrupt. "Whose pride depraves each other better part." (Spenser) Synonym: To corrupt, vitiate, contaminate, pollute. Origin: L. Depravare, depravatum; de- + pravus crooked, distorted, perverse, wicked. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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