Synonyms of depravation
42 similar words
Another word for depravation is corruption. Other synonyms of depravation are perversion, sin, wrongdoing, adulteration and degradation.
Synonyms and similar words for depravation
nounThe act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
- abasementThe act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
- debasementThe act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
- perversionThe action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
- adulterationThe process of adulterating.
- corruptionThe act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased...
- debauchmentThe act of debauching or corrupting; the act of seducing from virtue or duty.
- defilementThe act of defiling.
- impurificationThe act or process of impurifying.
- profanationThe act of profaning; desecration, blasphemous behaviour, defilement.
- depravement archaicDepravity; corruption.
- pollution rareThe desecration of something holy or sacred; defilement, profanation.
nounThe state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
- basenessThe quality or condition of being base.
- depravityThe state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
- degeneracyThe state of being degenerate (in all senses).
- degradationThe state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy...
- depravednessThe state of being depraved; depravity.
- impurityA state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.
- iniquity
- 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.
- sinSinfulness, depravity, iniquity.
- sinfulnessThe property of being sinful.
- turpitudeInherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
- vitiationMoral corruption.
- wickednessThe state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
- wrongdoingViolation of standards of behavior.
- pravity archaicPerversion, depravity; wickedness.
nounChange for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion.
- degeneration
- distortion
- aggravation
- deteriorationThe process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.
- devolution
- exacerbationAn increase in the severity of something (such as a disease).
- ruiningThe act or process by which something is ruined.
- witheringThe process by which something withers.
- worseningA worse situation; an aggravation or deterioration.
- wrecking
- embasement obsoleteThe act of bringing down; lowering or deterioration.
Meaning of depravation
- noun Detraction; depreciation.
- noun The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
- noun The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
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Questions about synonyms of depravation
- What is another word for depravation?
- Depravation has 42 synonyms on Word.ws, such as corruption, perversion, sin, wrongdoing, adulteration, degradation, debasement and defilement.
- What does depravation mean?
- Depravation means detraction; depreciation.
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