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Webster 1913 Edition


Depravation

Depˊra-va′tion

(dĕpˊrȧ-vā′shŭn)
,
Noun.
[L.
depravitio
, from depravare: cf. F.
dépravation
. See
Deprave
.]
1.
Detraction; depreciation.
[Obs.]
To stubborn critics, apt, without a theme,
For
depravation
.
Shakespeare
2.
The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
3.
The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
The
depravation
of his moral character destroyed his judgment.
Sir G. C. Lewis.
Syn. – Depravity; corruption. See
Depravity
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Depravation

DEPRAVATION

, n.
1.
The act of making bad or worse; the act of corrupting.
2.
The state of being made bad or worse; degeneracy; a state in which good qualities are lost, or impaired. We speak of the depravation of morals, manners or goverment; of the heart or mind; of nature, taste, &c.
3.
Censure; defamation.

Definition 2024


dépravation

dépravation

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French

Noun

dépravation f (plural dépravations)

  1. depravity