Debaucher: meaning, definitions and examples

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debaucher

[ dɪˈbɔːtʃə ]

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to corrupt

To lead away from purity or excellence; to corrupt morally

Synonyms

corrupt, degrade, pervert

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.

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a person who corrupts others

A person who leads others away from purity or excellence; a corrupter

Synonyms

corrupter, perverter, seducer

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

Word origin

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.