Debaucher: meaning, definitions and examples

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debaucher

 

[ dɪˈbɔːtʃə ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to corrupt

To lead away from purity or excellence; to corrupt morally

Synonyms

corrupt, degrade, pervert.

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Word Description / Examples
debaucher

Used to describe someone who leads another into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. Often seen in historical or literary contexts.

  • He was known as a debaucher who led many young men astray with his indulgent lifestyle
corrupt

Used when talking about someone who has been morally compromised or unethical, especially in contexts involving power or authority.

  • The politician was found to be corrupt, accepting bribes in exchange for favors
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.

  • He was accused of trying to pervert the youth by exposing them to inappropriate content
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.

  • The scandal degraded his reputation beyond repair

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.
Context #2 | Noun

a person who corrupts others

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

Synonyms

corrupter, perverter, seducer.

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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.

  • The once spirited youth became a ruthless debaucher, corrupting every soul he could
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.

  • He was known as a corrupter, manipulating and destroying the innocence of everyone around him
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.

  • The perverter of justice used his influence for personal gain, betraying the trust of the people
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.

  • She remembered him as a charming seducer, who whispered sweet lies to win her heart

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.