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Define Debauchery
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Debauchery (noun)
1. Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially sexual activity, drinking, or other forms of moral excess; wild, self‑indulgent living.
2. Behavior marked by moral corruption or extreme licentiousness.
Origin: from French débauche/débaucher (to lead astray); usually used with a negative or disapproving connotation.
Synonyms: excess, dissipation, licentiousness, profligacy, intemperance, vice.
Example: "The novel criticizes the aristocracy’s debauchery and careless disregard for others."
1. Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially sexual activity, drinking, or other forms of moral excess; wild, self‑indulgent living.
2. Behavior marked by moral corruption or extreme licentiousness.
Origin: from French débauche/débaucher (to lead astray); usually used with a negative or disapproving connotation.
Synonyms: excess, dissipation, licentiousness, profligacy, intemperance, vice.
Example: "The novel criticizes the aristocracy’s debauchery and careless disregard for others."
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