debauch
verb
, -ˈbäch, dē-\
Definition of debauch
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debauch
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Synonyms & Antonyms for debauch
Synonyms: Verb
abase, bastardize, canker, cheapen, corrupt, debase, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, deteriorate, lessen, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, vitiate, warp
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of debauch in a Sentence
Verb
the long stay on a tropical isle had debauched the ship's crew to the point where they no longer acted like naval professionalsRecent Examples on the Web: Verb
His voice is chirpy-thin, making his stories of debauched after-hours excess sound like child’s play. — New York Times, "Post Malone and Rae Sremmurd, Hip-Hop Impressionists Shaping the Stream," 9 May 2018 Given this is a bachelorette party, though, her activities are sure to be slightly more debauched — perhaps something fun with vaginal jade eggs? — Amanda Arnold, The Cut, "Gwyneth Paltrow Is Reportedly Heading to Mexico For Her Bachelorette Party," 11 Apr. 2018 This is middle ages debauchery, when people really knew how to debauch. — Kelly Kazek, AL.com, "Who knew there was such a thing as Renais-sex fairs?," 16 Mar. 2018 Prohibition failed because too few Americans agreed that all drinking was debauched. — The Economist, "The year of Hurricane HarveyAccusations of harassment have felled some powerful men," 19 Dec. 2017 The ruling class became hoggishly self-indulgent: Mr Heffer lacerates Edward VII for his habit of sponging off his friends and debauching their wives. — The Economist, "The decadent late-Victorian and Edwardian era," 7 Oct. 2017 If memory serves, Sixx’s proudly debauched autobiography was pretty graphic all by itself. — George Varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx to debut 'Heroin Diaries' graphic novel at Comic-Con," 19 July 2017 Lofing, who is married, faced a misdemeanor charge of debauching a minor and on Monday was sentenced to 90 days in jail. — Alex Thomas, ajc, "Teacher gets 90 days in jail for sex with student on his 16th birthday," 19 July 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Hot Springs was a wild town in those days—a spa for rich northerners, a debauch of illegal gambling, fancy nightclubs, and the Oaklawn racetrack. — Joe Klein, Daily Intelligencer, "Bill Clinton: Who Is This Guy?," 30 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'debauch.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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