Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of deprave  [ɪˈpreɪv]  

Translate deprave to



Definition of 'deprave' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) deprave
to make morally bad or evil; vitiate; corrupt.

2.  deprave
Obs. to defame.

Etymology:  (1325–75; ME (< AF) < L dēprāvāre to pervert, corrupt =dē-de - + -pravāre, der. of prāvus crooked)

Definition of 'deprave' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect
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"


Definition of 'deprave' Webster Dictionary 

1.  deprave
to speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile

2.  deprave
to make bad or worse; to vitiate; to corrupt



'deprave' - Nearby Entries  

depository library  depot  deprave  depraved  depravity  deprecate  deprecating  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"deprave." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 31 May. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/deprave


Alternative search options for 'deprave'   
Search for Synonyms for 'deprave'
Quotes containing the term 'deprave'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'deprave'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'deprave'
Search for 'deprave' on Search deprave on Amazon.com! & Search deprave on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'deprave'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'deprave'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!