Definition

The state of being morally bad or corrupt; a condition of wickedness or immorality.

Example

The novel explores the themes of depravement and its effects on society.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of depravement in society?

Yeah, it's pretty disturbing how some people can be so selfish.

Exactly! It feels like depravement can spread if we’re not careful.

For sure, we need to promote kindness to counter it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Depravement → It is formed from "deprave" (from Latin "depravare", meaning to corrupt or distort) and "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "depravement" refers to the act or result of corrupting or distorting moral integrity.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'corrupting' ('deprave') something and the '-ment' indicating the result of that action. This helps you remember that 'depravement' means the result of moral corruption.

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