a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
Used in a Sentence
debauch
How to use debauch in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for debauch.
Editorial note
Generally speaking, when you debauch the currency you get inflation.
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Quick take
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of debauch gathered in one view.
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for debauch.
noun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
See also: orgy, debauchery, saturnalia, riot, bacchanal, bacchanalia
verb
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"
Example sentences
Generally speaking, when you debauch the currency you get inflation.
There is no subtler, no surer means of overturning the existing basis of society than to debauch the currency.
Keynes had this right:There is no subtler, no surer means of overturning the existing basis of society than to debauch the currency.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use debauch in a sentence?
Generally speaking, when you debauch the currency you get inflation.
What does debauch mean?
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
What part of speech is debauch?
debauch is commonly used as noun, verb.