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debauch
[ dih-bawch ]
verb (used with object)
- to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce.
- to corrupt or pervert; sully:
His honesty was debauched by the prospect of easy money.
- Archaic. to lead away, as from allegiance or duty.
verb (used without object)
- to indulge in debauchery.
noun
- a period of wanton or sensual self-indulgence.
- an uninhibited spree or party; orgy:
a wild debauch.
debauch
/ dɪˈbɔːtʃ; dɪˈbɔːtʃɪdlɪ /
verb
- when tr, usually passive to lead into a life of depraved self-indulgence
- tr to seduce (a woman)
noun
- an instance or period of extreme dissipation
Derived Forms
- deˈbauchery, noun
- debauchedly, adverb
- deˈbauchedness, noun
- deˈbaucher, noun
Other Words From
- de·baucher noun
- de·bauchment noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of debauch1
Word History and Origins
Origin of debauch1
Example Sentences
The French House is an iconic Soho watering hole, scene of many an artistic, theatrical or literary debauch.
This marked a new stage in the family's financial progress; and as usual it was signalized by a grand debauch in bill-paying.
The debauch of the previous night laid the foundation of disease, from which Charles never recovered.
There, as he had expected, the men were waiting in ominous silence, their eyes red with debauch and hate.
We sat in the smoking-room, and having divided the plug we had a grand debauch.
This debauch of capital and credit has sent a poison circulating through the veins of the Nation.
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