Definition

To make someone or something morally bad or corrupt.

Example

The scandal was enough to deprave the reputation of the once-respected politician.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how some movies deprave the minds of young viewers.

Yeah, it's shocking to see how easily they influence people.

It's like they think it's okay to show anything without consequences.

Exactly! They really should be more careful about the messages they send.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deprave → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "pravus" (meaning crooked or morally wrong). The word "deprave" means to lead someone away from moral correctness or to corrupt.

Memory Tip

Think of being led 'away' ('de-') from what is 'morally right' ('pravus') — that's why deprave means to corrupt someone's morals.

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