debauch

/dɪˈbɔːʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to corrupt or lead into a life of vice or immorality

“The lavish parties were accused of debauching the young students.”

2. noun

a period of excessive or drunken revelry, especially one that is considered immoral or scandalous

“The king’s debauch was a subject of public scandal.”

3. noun

the act or process of corrupting or depraving the morals of someone or something

“The debauch of the once-noble society was evident in the company’s latest scandal.”

Synonyms

  • corrupt
  • deprave
  • immoralize
  • pervert

Antonyms

  • purify
  • reform