Definition of debauch

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de·bauch    (d-bôch) KEY 

VERB:
de·bauched, de·bauch·ing, de·bauch·es
VERB:
tr.

1. 1. To corrupt morally.
   2. To lead away from excellence or virtue.
2. To reduce the value, quality, or excellence of; debase. See Synonyms at corrupt.
3. Archaic To cause to forsake allegiance.

VERB:
intr.

To indulge in dissipation.

NOUN:

1. The act or a period of debauchery.
2. An orgy.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French débaucher, from Old French desbauchier, to lead astray, roughhew timber : des-, de- + bauch, beam of Germanic origin

OTHER FORMS:
de·bauched·ly  (-bôchd-l) KEY (Adverb), de·baucher(Noun)