What does turpitude mean?
Turpitude means Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness..
Turpitude
/ˈtɜː(ɹ)pɪtjuːd/ · noun
Meaning
Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness..
Definitions by Sense
- Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
- An act evident of such depravity.
Example Sentences
As for the moral turpitude that man unveiled to me, even with tears of penitence, I cannot, even in memory, dwell on it without a start of horror.
Synonyms for turpitude
Antonyms for turpitude
Related Words
Word Forms
- turpitudes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for turpitude?
Common synonyms include degeneracy, perversion, wickedness, baseness.
What is the opposite of turpitude?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use turpitude in a sentence?
As for the moral turpitude that man unveiled to me, even with tears of penitence, I cannot, even in memory, dwell on it without a start of horror.
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