Definition

The state of being morally bad or corrupt; a decline in moral standards or quality.

Example

The depravation of the community's values led to increased crime rates.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how depravation can affect our choices?

Definitely, it can lead people to make really poor decisions.

It's interesting to see how some folks adapt to that kind of depravation in their lives.

Right? It shows a lot about human resilience, but it's still sad to witness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Depravation → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "pravare" (meaning to make crooked or corrupt). The word describes the act of being led away from what is right or good, resulting in moral corruption or deterioration.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'led away' ('de-') from what is 'right' or 'good' ('pravare') — that's why depravation means a state of moral corruption.

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