debauch in English
- debauch⇄debauch, verb, noun.
- debauch⇄noun debaucher.
- debauch⇄noun 1. a period of excessive eating, drinking, etc..
Ex. One drunken debauch after another ruined his health.
2. debauchery. - debauch⇄v.i. to indulge too much in sensual pleasures, eating, drinking, etc.
- debauch⇄v.t. 1. to lead away from duty, virtue, or morality; corrupt or seduce; demoralize.
Ex. Bad companions had debauched the boy.
2. to corrupt; pervert; deprave.
Ex. (Figurative.) to debauch humor.
(SYN) vitiate.
debauch in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
debauch in Sindhi سنڌي
debauch in Telugu తెలుగు
Debauch
Part of Speech
Verb, Noun
Pronunciation
/dɪˈbɔːtʃ/
Definitions
- (Verb) To corrupt morally; to lead away from virtue or duty.
- (Verb) To indulge in excessive pleasure, especially in sensuality.
- (Noun) A wild gathering involving excessive indulgence in pleasure.
Usage Examples
- "The prince was known to debauch the courtiers with lavish feasts and parties."
- "The city was infamous for its nights of debauch and excess."
Etymology
From Middle French "débaucher" (to lead astray), from Old French "desbauchier" (to shape wood improperly), later extended to leading people astray.
Synonyms
- Corrupt
- Deprave
- Indulge
- Dissipate
- Degrade
Antonyms
- Purify
- Discipline
- Uplift
- Refine
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | corromper | /korõmˈper/ |
| French | débaucher | /de.bo.ʃe/ |
| Hindi | भ्रष्ट करना | /bʱrəʂʈ kərna/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 堕落 | /duò luò/ |
| Russian | развращать | /rɐzvrɐˈɕːætʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/
- American English: /dɪˈbɑːtʃ/
- Australian English: /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/
Historical Usage
Historically, "debauch" was often used to refer to moral and social corruption, particularly in literary and aristocratic circles of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Cultural Nuances
In Western literature, "debauch" is often associated with excess, revelry, and the decline of nobility. In religious and philosophical contexts, it signifies moral decay.
More Information
The word "debauch" has been used extensively in historical texts and literature to describe moral corruption, indulgence in excess, and reckless behavior. It remains a strong term for immorality and self-indulgence.