Synonyms of turpitude
28 similar words
Another word for turpitude is wrong. Other synonyms of turpitude are corruption, sin, wrongdoing, wickedness and depravity.
Synonyms and similar words for turpitude
nounInherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
- degeneracyThe state of being degenerate (in all senses).
- perversionThe state of being perverted; depravity; vice.
- wickednessThe state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
- basenessThe quality or condition of being base.
- corruptionThe act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased...
- defilementThe state of being defiled.
- degradation
- depravationThe state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
- depravednessThe state of being depraved; depravity.
- depravityThe state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
- impurityA state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.
- iniquityAn act of great injustice or unfairness; a sinful or wicked act; an unconscionable deed.
- 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.
- wrongdoingViolation of standards of behavior.
- pravity archaicPerversion, depravity; wickedness.
Meaning of turpitude
- noun Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
- noun An act evident of such depravity.
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Questions about synonyms of turpitude
- What is another word for turpitude?
- Turpitude has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wrong, corruption, sin, wrongdoing, wickedness, depravity, outrage and degeneracy.
- What does turpitude mean?
- Turpitude means inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
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