deprave in English
- deprave⇄deprave, transitive verb, -praved,-praving.
1. to make bad; injure morally; corrupt; pervert.
Ex. Drinking too much alcoholic liquor often depraves a person's character.
2. (Obsolete.) to defame. - deprave⇄noun depraver.
deprave in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
deprave in Sindhi سنڌي
deprave in Telugu తెలుగు
Deprave
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
English (UK): /dɪˈpreɪv/
English (US): /dɪˈpreɪv/
Definitions
- To corrupt morally or make wicked.
- To lead someone away from virtue or moral integrity.
Usage Examples
- Exposure to crime at an early age may deprave young minds.
- The dictator's rule served to deprave the ethical standards of the nation.
- They accused the media of trying to deprave the youth.
Etymology
Derived from Latin depravare, meaning "to distort, pervert," from de- (down) + pravus (crooked, perverse). First used in Middle English in the 15th century.
Synonyms
- Corrupt
- Pervert
- Debase
- Degrade
Antonyms
- Purify
- Uplift
- Improve
- Edify
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Dépraver | /de.pʁa.ve/ |
| Spanish | Depravar | /de.pɾaˈβar/ |
| German | Verderben | /fɛɐ̯ˈdɛʁbn̩/ |
| Hindi | भ्रष्ट करना | /bʱɾʌʂʈ kəɾnɑː/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 败坏 | /bài huài/ |
| Russian | Развращать | /rəzvrɐˈɕːætʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
The pronunciation of "deprave" is generally consistent in British and American English, but some regional dialects may stress the vowel sounds differently.
Historical Usage
Historically, "deprave" has been used in literary and legal texts to describe corruption of morals, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Cultural Nuances
The term "deprave" is often used in discussions of ethics, morality, and literature, particularly in reference to the degradation of character or values.
More Information
In some contexts, "deprave" is used in legal or religious discourse to describe the moral corruption of individuals or societies.