Deprave

usgb/dɪˈpreɪv/
verb

To make someone or something morally bad.

His friends worried that the city's vices would deprave him.
Visual representation of "deprave" - To make someone or something morally bad.

Often appears as...

  • deprave the mind
  • deprave society

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Formal, Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Deprave suggests a strong negative change in moral character, usually for the worse.

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The scandalous novel was thought to deprave public morals.
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Societal Impact

Use 'deprave' when discussing negative influences on larger groups, like society or communities.

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Corrupt politicians have the power to deprave the very fabric of society.
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Emotional Weight

'Deprave' often implies an emotional or shocked reaction to moral corruption.

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The news report about the cult's activities left her feeling like the world was depraved.
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