depravity

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
  2. noun a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice

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Synonyms

corruption, degeneracy, depravation, putrefaction

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