debaucher

de·bauch

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-bawch]
- /dɪˈbɔtʃ/
- /dɪˈbɔːʧə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-bawch]
- /dɪˈbɔtʃ/

Definitions of debaucher word

verb with object debaucher to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce. 1
verb with object debaucher to corrupt or pervert; sully: His honesty was debauched by the prospect of easy money. 1
verb with object debaucher Archaic. to lead away, as from allegiance or duty. 1
verb without object debaucher to indulge in debauchery. 1
noun debaucher a period of wanton or sensual self-indulgence. 1
noun debaucher an uninhibited spree or party; orgy: a wild debauch. 1

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Origin of debaucher

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < French débaucher to entice away from duty, debauch, Old French desbauchier to disperse, scatter, equivalent to des- dis-1 + -bauchier, derivative of bauc, bauch beam (< Germanic; see balcony, balk; compare French ébaucher to rough-hew); hence, presumably, to hew (beams) > to split, separate > to separate from work or duty

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Parts of speech for Debaucher

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debaucher popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for debaucher

noun debaucher

libertine — a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained, especially a dissolute man; a profligate; rake.
degenerate — If you say that someone or something degenerates, you mean that they become worse in some way, for example weaker, lower in quality, or more dangerous.
scoundrel — an unprincipled, dishonorable person; villain.
lothario — (sometimes lowercase) a man who obsessively seduces and deceives women.
cad — CAD refers to the use of computer software in the design of things such as cars, buildings, and machines. CAD is an abbreviation for 'computer aided design'.

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