DEBAUCHING Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

debauching

verb

present participle of debauch

as in corrupting

to lower in character, dignity, or quality the long stay on a tropical isle had debauched the ship's crew to the point where they no longer acted like naval professionals

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Recent Examples of debauching The 2026 State of the Union speech stands in contrast, a speech by a mendacious demagogue who has degraded his listeners by debauching their instincts. — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026

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Character also involves standing up to people who are bankrupting and corrupting this country.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 May 2026
An early discussion about social contracts comes down to us in Plato’s dialogue Crito in which Socrates, condemned to death for allegedly corrupting the youth, refused an offer to escape from prison.

— George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of corrupting

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Over the years, old plastic can yellow and become brittle, a sign that the product is degrading and quite literally falling apart.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026
This helps avoid harming pollinators like bees and prevents the sun from degrading the pesticide or burning the plants.

— Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

Definition of degrading

Verb

Or would that strategy end up weakening the forces tasked with holding the line against Russia?

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Sleep deprivation makes leaders less perceptive and human, weakening their presence and effectiveness with people, whereas quality sleep is essential for fostering authentic, influential leadership.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of weakening

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No artist has had more fun subverting the conventions of the track ID than Kieran Hebden, better known as Four Tet.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
There must be accountability for Supreme Court justices that have taken part in subverting American democracy.

— Oliver Adams Larkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of subverting

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According to court documents, Wilson’s relationship with the producers had started deteriorating before filming began in 2023 – and worsened during post-production.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The unusual decision cites a deteriorating consumer environment, FullBeauty's debt, and substantial shareholder dilution.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of deteriorating

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One of Robinson's attorneys, Kathryn Nester, also represented Kouri Richins, who was convicted of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Lewis was accused of poisoning two white female housemates, assaulted by a white mob in response to the charge, and acquitted in court, only to then be accused of stealing art supplies and prohibited from reënrolling.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

Definition of poisoning

Verb

The Iranians are now setting the terms of this conflict and are routinely humiliating the American president.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Definition of humiliating

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