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Webster 1913 Edition
Depravation
Depˊra-va′tion
(dĕpˊrȧ-vā′shŭn)
, Noun.
1.
Detraction; depreciation.
[Obs.]
To stubborn critics, apt, without a theme,
For
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
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See also: dépravation
English
Noun
depravation (plural depravations)
- Detraction; depreciation.
- The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
- The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
- Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion.
Usage notes
- Distinguish from deprivation.