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- pronunciation:
- dih
baUch
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
debauches, debauching, debauched |
| definition: |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt.
The parents feared that listening to this wild music would debauch their children.- similar words:
- pollute
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| related words: |
corrupt, degrade, infect |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to engage willingly in immoral behavior.
The pirates left the ship and debauched in the town through the night.- similar words:
- wanton
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| related words: |
grovel |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act or period of debauched behavior; orgy.
Syphilis was the result of his frequent debauches. |
| related words: |
binge, carouse |
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| derivations: |
debaucher (n.), debauchment (n.) |
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