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Definition of depravity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
moral corruptionstate of being morally corrupt or wicked
- The novel explores the depravity of the ruling class.
2.
specific actwicked or morally corrupt act
- Each depravity committed by the dictator was more shocking than the last..
3.
Christian theologyinherent corruption of human nature by sin
- The sermon discussed the depravity of mankind.
Expressions with depravity
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belief that every part of people is corrupted by sin
Total depravity means people cannot be good without help.
Origin of depravity
Latin, depravare (to corrupt)
Terms with depravity included in their meaning
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morality
state of moral corruption or depravity
depravity
make brutal and depraved
moral decay
moral corruption or depravity
Examples of depravity in a sentence
She was horrified by the depravity of the crime. The novel depicts the depravity of war. His depravity knew no bounds. The novel delves into the depravity of its main character. Depravity was a central theme in the historical account.
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- French:dépravation, corruption, ...
- German:Verderbtheit, Verdorbenheit, ...
- Italian:depravazione, corruzione, ...
- Spanish:depravación, ...
- Portuguese:depravação, corrupção, ...
- Chinese:堕落, 罪恶, ...
- Japanese:堕落, 悪行, ...
- Arabic:فَساد أَخلَاقِيّ, فِعْل شَرِير, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁחִיתוּת, מַעֲשֵׂה תּוֹעֵבָה, ...
- Russian:нравственная испорченность, порок, ...
- Ukrainian:моральна розбещеність, порочність, ...
- Hindi:नैतिक पतन, दुष्कर्म, ...
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