Definition

A person who leads others to behave in a morally wrong or corrupt way.

Example

The depraver influenced many young minds with his negative ideas.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I heard it's about a depraver who changes people's lives.

I wonder how they portray that kind of character.

It must be interesting to see how they show the impact of a depraver on others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Depraver → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "pravus" (meaning crooked or wrong). The word "depraver" refers to someone who leads others down a wrong path or corrupts them.

Memory Tip

Think of someone leading others 'down' ('de-') a 'crooked' path ('pravus') — that's why a depraver is someone who corrupts or leads others astray.

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