Pronunciation: /dɪˈbɔtʃ/

Definitions of debauch

noun excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that there was a debauch at the party last night.

A2 The debauch of the wealthy socialite shocked the town.

B1 The debauchery of the rock star's lifestyle was well documented in the tabloids.

B2 The debauch of power and excess led to the downfall of the once respected politician.

C1 The debauch of the elite class was a common theme in the literature of the time period.

C2 The debauch of the royal family scandalized the entire nation.

verb to corrupt or seduce someone from morality or virtue

Example Sentences

A1 She debauched her diet by eating too much junk food.

A2 The group of friends debauched their savings on a lavish vacation.

B1 He debauched his reputation by getting involved in a scandal.

B2 The politician was accused of debauching public funds for personal gain.

C1 The company's CEO was known for debauching company resources for personal luxuries.

C2 The dictator was infamous for debauching his power to oppress and control the population.

Examples of debauch in a Sentence

formal The scandalous behavior at the party led to a night of debauchery.

informal They always end up debauching whenever they go out together.

slang Let's debauch this weekend and have some fun!

figurative His excessive spending debauched his bank account.

Grammatical Forms of debauch

past tense

debauched

plural

debauches

comparative

more debauched

superlative

most debauched

present tense

debauch

future tense

will debauch

perfect tense

have debauched

continuous tense

is debauching

singular

debauch

positive degree

debauched

infinitive

to debauch

gerund

debauching

participle

debauching

Origin and Evolution of debauch

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle French
Story behind the word: The word 'debauch' originated from the Middle French word 'desbaucher' which means to lead astray or to corrupt.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'debauch' has evolved to primarily refer to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially involving alcohol and sexual activities.