1. the act or process of making morally corrupt or wicked; moral degradation
Usage: formal; archaic
2. the state or condition of being depraved; wickedness
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The philosopher warned against the depravement of society through unchecked greed.
• Historical accounts describe the depravement of the court under the tyrant's rule.
• Religious texts often speak of moral depravement as a consequence of sin.
• The novel explores the gradual depravement of its protagonist through corruption.
• Scholars debated whether education could prevent the depravement of youth.
• The depravement evident in their actions shocked even the most cynical observers.