Turpitude
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɜː(ɹ)pɪtjuːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turpitude is a noun meaning Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
Meaning
Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- turpitudes
Synonyms for turpitude
Depending on context, synonyms include degeneracy, perversion, wickedness, baseness, corruption, defilement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depravity, decadence, failure, fedity, depravedness, putridity.
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