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Synonyms of baseness

24 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for baseness is corruption. Other synonyms of baseness are sin, wrongdoing, degradation, wickedness and depravity. The opposite of baseness is honor.

Synonyms and similar words for baseness

nounThe quality or condition of being base.

  • depravityThe state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
  • perversionThe state of being perverted; depravity; vice.
  • turpitudeInherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
  • corruptionThe act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased...
  • defilementThe state of being defiled.
  • degeneracyThe state of being degenerate (in all senses).
  • degradationThe state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy...
  • depravationThe state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
  • depravednessThe state of being depraved; depravity.
  • impurityA state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.
  • iniquityDeviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness.
  • lewdityLewdness; indecency or depravity.
  • malignityThe quality of being malign or malignant; badness, evilness, monstrosity, depravity, maliciousness.
  • misdoingWrongdoing.
  • misguiltOffense; misdeed; crime; fault.
  • obliquityMental or moral deviation or perversity; immorality.
  • peccabilityThe state or quality of being peccable; liability to sin.
  • pollutionMoral or spiritual corruption; impurity, degradation, defilement.
  • sinSinfulness, depravity, iniquity.
  • sinfulnessThe property of being sinful.
  • vitiationMoral corruption.
  • wickednessThe state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
  • wrongdoingViolation of standards of behavior.
  • pravity archaicPerversion, depravity; wickedness.

Opposite of baseness

nounThe quality or condition of being base.

Meaning of baseness

  1. noun The quality or condition of being base.
  2. noun The quality of being unworthy to hold virtues or value.

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Questions about synonyms of baseness

What is another word for baseness?
Baseness has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as corruption, sin, wrongdoing, degradation, wickedness, depravity, iniquity and degeneracy.
What is the opposite of baseness?
The opposite of baseness is honor.
What does baseness mean?
Baseness means the quality or condition of being base.

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