debauch
1de·bauch
verb \di-ˈbȯch, -ˈbäch, dē-\Definition of DEBAUCH
transitive verb
1
a archaic : to make disloyal b : to seduce from chastity
2
a : to lead away from virtue or excellence b : to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
— de·bauch·er noun
See Examples of DEBAUCH
- <the long stay on a tropical isle had debauched the ship's crew to the point where they no longer acted liked naval professionals>
Origin of DEBAUCH
Middle French debaucher, from Old French desbauchier to scatter, disperse, from des- de- + bauch beam, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German balko beam — more at balk
First Known Use: 1595
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Synonyms: abase, bastardize, canker, cheapen, corrupt, debase, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, deteriorate, lessen, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, vitiate, warp
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