Depravation

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dÉ›p.ɹəˈveɪ.ʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Full definition of depravation

Noun

1. Detraction; depreciation.
2. The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
3. The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
4. Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion.

Usage notes

Distinguish from deprivation.

Synonyms

• depravity