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- [dih-preyv]
- /dɪˈpreɪv/
- /dɪˈpreɪv/
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- [dih-preyv]
- /dɪˈpreɪv/
Definitions of deprave word
- verb deprave Something that depraves someone makes them morally bad or evil. 3
- verb deprave to make morally bad; corrupt; vitiate 3
- verb deprave to defame; slander 3
- verb transitive deprave to lead into bad habits; make morally bad; corrupt; pervert 3
- verb transitive deprave to defame or slander 3
- verb with object deprave to make morally bad or evil; vitiate; corrupt. 1
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Origin of deprave
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English depraven (< Anglo-French) < Latin dēprāvāre to pervert, corrupt, equivalent to dē- de- + prāv(us) crooked + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Deprave
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deprave popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
deprave usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deprave
verb deprave
Antonyms for deprave
verb deprave
- straighten — make straight
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
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