Deprave (Verb)
Meaning
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The corrupt politician's actions were designed to deprave the moral fabric of the community.
- Exposure to violent media can deprave children's minds and lead to aggressive behavior.
- The cult leader's teachings were intended to deprave his followers of their moral values and free will.
- The excessive use of social media can deprave teenagers of their ability to form meaningful relationships.
- The corrupting influence of power can deprave even the most well-intentioned individuals.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Lead Astray
- Bastardise
- Carnalize
- Infect
- Poison
- Sensualise
- Carnalise
- Sensualize
- Bastardize
- Suborn
- Lead Off