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as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
regards the widespread acceptance of gambling as another sign of the depravity of today's society
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as in corruption
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
a section of the city long known as den of depravity
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as in sinfulness
the state or quality of being utterly evil
the depravity of the demons and devils in many tales of horror
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Recent Examples of depravity
The Cultural Revolution stands as a textbook example of the depravity and carnage that can result from popular frenzies.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 Oct. 2024
As the details of the attack spread around the world, the depths of the depravity became clear.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Despite moving to a new location on Selma Avenue, its guts remain the same unrelenting parade of human horror and depravity turned into a spectacle for your entertainment.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
As plain as the crooked nose on his face, the depravity is the point.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 Oct. 2024
As the details of the attack spread around the world, the depths of the depravity became clear.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Despite moving to a new location on Selma Avenue, its guts remain the same unrelenting parade of human horror and depravity turned into a spectacle for your entertainment.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
As plain as the crooked nose on his face, the depravity is the point.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depravity
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Pumping to supply farms and cities has contributed to the ecological degradation of the Delta, where fish populations have suffered declines in recent years.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Even slightly warm bread will produce condensation within its packaging, which leads to instant quality degradation and faster spoilage.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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Three members of the council were also accused of corruption.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Local media reports said hundreds of amateur videos had been found at the finance official’s home during a raid associated with a corruption investigation.Reuters, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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So there’s perhaps no greater sin than to serve a casserole with a sad, soggy topping.Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Saints are coming off of a 51-27 drubbing by Tampa Bay last Sunday and are certainly looking for some absolution from their gridiron sins.Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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And if that doesn’t work, whoever Trump chooses instead of Gaetz will almost certainly be just as destructive, if less flamboyant in his immorality and lust for attention.Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The series, which ran from 1999 to 2006, depicted Washington as a place where despite the politicking and immorality, the Constitution prevailed.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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And while the second Monday in October has historically been celebrated as Columbus Day and is still federally recognized as such, many have pushed for moving away from the holiday to acknowledge the atrocities Columbus committed against people living in the Americas long before his arrival.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
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Since last week’s atrocity, imagery of which was widely shared on social media, the Ukrainian 82nd and 95th Air Assault Brigades, respectively holding positions southeast and southwest of the 155th Naval Infantry Brigade’s own positions in Kursk Oblast, have ambushed Russian marines.David Axe, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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As an examination of evil, The Penguin knocked it out of the park.Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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After a young vlogger dies violently during his quest to track down the game and disprove the legend, his sister must find a way to stop the evil that now stalks her and her friends.Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Depravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depravity. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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