Definitions for debauchdɪˈbɔtʃ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
de•bauchdɪˈbɔtʃ(v.t.)
to corrupt (another's virtue or chastity) by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce.
to subvert (honesty, integrity, or the like).
Archaic. to corrupt (loyalty or the like).
(v.i.)to indulge in debauchery.
(n.)a period of intemperance or self-indulgence.
an orgy.
Origin of debauch:
1585–95; < F débaucher to entice away from duty, debauch, OF desbauchier to disperse, scatter
de•bauch′er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
orgy, debauch, debauchery, saturnalia, riot, bacchanal, bacchanalia, drunken revelry(verb)
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect(verb)
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
"debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"
Wiktionary
debauch(Noun)
An act of debauchery.
debauch(Noun)
An orgy.
debauch(Verb)
to morally corrupt (someone); to seduce
debauch(Verb)
to debase (something); to lower the value of (something)
Webster Dictionary
Debauch(noun)
to lead away from purity or excellence; to corrupt in character or principles; to mar; to vitiate; to pollute; to seduce; as, to debauch one's self by intemperance; to debauch a woman; to debauch an army
Debauch(noun)
excess in eating or drinking; intemperance; drunkenness; lewdness; debauchery
Debauch(noun)
an act or occasion of debauchery
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