ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Depravation

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /dɛp.ɹəˈveɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Depravation is a noun meaning Detraction; depreciation.

Meaning

Detraction; depreciation.

More Meanings

  1. The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
  2. The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
  3. Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion.

Word Forms

Synonyms for depravation

Depending on context, synonyms include abasement, debasement, perversion, adulteration, corruption, debauchment.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include detraction, depreciation, devaluation, deprecation, dehancement, deprivation.

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