as in corrupt
having or showing lowered moral character or standards
the depraved actions of a gang of madmen who had gained control of an entire nation
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as in badness
the state or quality of being utterly evil
the prosecutor argued that the murders in their utter depravedness called for a sentence of nothing less than the death penalty
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as in perverted
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
the belief that pornography depraves society as a whole
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Recent Examples of depraved
Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
But reality constantly intrudes through the depraved lives of the other street people, the harsh and ugly sounds, and visits from his paying admirers.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
New details are emerging about the depraved living conditions of a Connecticut man allegedly locked in a room by his stepmother for over 20 years.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Unholy language, depraved behavior, and preposterous ideas flourish.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
June 23, 2016 Goodson found not guilty of all charges
Goodson, who faced the most serious charges of any of the six officers indicted in Gray’s arrest and death, including second-degree depraved heart murder, is found not guilty on all of them.
—Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
But reality constantly intrudes through the depraved lives of the other street people, the harsh and ugly sounds, and visits from his paying admirers.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
New details are emerging about the depraved living conditions of a Connecticut man allegedly locked in a room by his stepmother for over 20 years.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Unholy language, depraved behavior, and preposterous ideas flourish.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depraved
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That included former interim U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who wrote in her resignation letter that Adams had entered into a corrupt quid pro quo with Trump to get rid of his case by offering immigration enforcement assistance in exchange for a dismissal.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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He has been banned for life from the city of Bonita Springs, having once sunk a corrupt city councilman’s party barge, but shows little remorse.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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The Freshwater Challenge is an initiative of countries—currently 49 countries plus the European Union—that have committed to collectively restoring 300,000 kilometers of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands.—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The resulting service gaps leave service providers relying on alternate methods that in many places result in a degraded customer interaction.—
Glenn Katz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Parents might use those days to stay home with a sick child, while others might use a non-work day to help a family member in need or take a pet to the vet.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This is a vital step not just for those currently facing a terminal diagnosis, but for the many Californians who aren’t sick now but may be someday.—
Christie Golemb,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Our government continues to give Israel billions in military aid with which to carry out these atrocities.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Less than half a dozen countries, including Sweden, the Netherlands, and Armenia have recognized these atrocities.—
Lynn Zovighian,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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That number includes children, who represent 16 percent of those poisoned and 27 percent of all fatalities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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And guess what, hospitals are seeing cases of vitamin A toxicity — of kids poisoned by being fed too many vitamins instead of being vaccinated.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Once strong regional partners, ties between Israel and Turkey have long been frosty and deteriorated further over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.—
Andrew Wilks,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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As Bergen-Belsen’s population skyrocketed from roughly 7,300 in July 1944 to 41,000 in March 1945, living conditions rapidly deteriorated.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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As the water diluted the stains, the fabric faded to a soft pink.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Depraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depraved. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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