depravate

/ˈdɛprəveɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become worse in behavior, condition, or quality.

“The city’s pollution has depravated the local ecosystem.”

2. verb

to corrupt or pervert something.

“The politician’s scandal has depravated the public’s trust in the government.”

Synonyms

  • corrupt
  • degenerate
  • pervert

Antonyms

  • improve
  • purify
  • reform