debauches

de·bauch

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

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

Definitions of debauches word

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

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Origin of debauches

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 Debauches

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debauches 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for debauches

noun debauches

revels — former Russian name of Tallinn.
bacchanals — Plural form of bacchanal.
revelries — reveling; boisterous festivity: Their revelry could be heard across the river.

verb debauches

abuses — Plural form of abuse.
ruins — ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.

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Antonyms for debauches

verb debauches

cleans — Plural form of clean.
honours — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
values — relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess.

All 3 Antonyms of debauches

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Synonyms for debauches

noun debauches

verb debauches

Antonyms for debauches

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