verb
- to corrupt morally or lead into excessive indulgence
Usage: formal
noun
- a period of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Usage: formal
Examples
- The wealthy heir debauched himself with gambling and drinking.
- Bad company can debauch even the most virtuous person.
- After months of hard work, he went on a debauch that lasted three days.
- The novel depicts the debauch of a once-noble family.
- She warned her son not to let college life debauch his values.
- The king’s debauch scandalized the court.
- Years of luxury had debauched his character completely.