Debaucher: meaning, definitions and examples
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debaucher
[ dɪˈbɔːtʃə ]
to corrupt
To lead away from purity or excellence; to corrupt morally
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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debaucher |
Used to describe someone who leads another into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. Often seen in historical or literary contexts.
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corrupt |
Used when talking about someone who has been morally compromised or unethical, especially in contexts involving power or authority.
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pervert |
This term has a strong negative connotation and is used when referring to someone who has been morally twisted or led to deviant behavior. It can also imply sexual deviance.
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degrade |
This term is often used when referring to the deterioration of someone's dignity, quality, or value. It can be used in both moral and physical contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He debauched the young man's morals with his bad influence.
- She was debauched by the glamorous but corrupt lifestyle of the city.
a person who corrupts others
A person who leads others away from purity or excellence; a corrupter
Synonyms
corrupter, perverter, seducer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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debaucher |
This word is often used to describe someone who leads others into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, usually in a moral context. It has a strong negative connotation.
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corrupter |
Use this word to refer to someone who morally corrupts others, often involving dishonesty or the destruction of integrity and virtue. It has a very negative tone.
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perverter |
This word is suitable when someone twists or distorts something from its original course, meaning, or state to a counterpart that is corrupt or morally wrong. The connotation is strongly negative.
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seducer |
This term is used for someone who entices another, often into a romantic or sexual relationship, usually by means of charm or deceit. It can have a negative or suggestive connotation, depending on context.
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Examples of usage
- He was known as a debaucher, always leading his friends astray.
- The debaucher took advantage of the vulnerable young woman.
Translations
Translations of the word "debaucher" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depravado
🇮🇳 विलासी
🇩🇪 Lüstling
🇮🇩 pemabuk
🇺🇦 розпусник
🇵🇱 rozpustnik
🇯🇵 堕落者
🇫🇷 débauché
🇪🇸 libertino
🇹🇷 ahlaksız
🇰🇷 방탕자
🇸🇦 فاسق
🇨🇿 prostopášník
🇸🇰 zhýralec
🇨🇳 放荡者
🇸🇮 razvratnež
🇮🇸 svallari
🇰🇿 арамтамақ
🇬🇪 გარყვნილი
🇦🇿 əxlaqsız
🇲🇽 libertino
Etymology
The word 'debaucher' has French origins, derived from the Old French word 'desbaucher' meaning 'to lead astray' or 'to corrupt'. It entered the English language in the 17th century and has since been used to describe the act of corrupting or leading others away from morality or purity.
See also: debauched, debauchee, debauchery.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,605, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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