Debauchery definition

dĭ-bôchə-rē
debaucheries
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Debauchery is defined as extreme indulgence or decadence for pleasure of the senses.

An example of debauchery is an orgy.

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Extreme indulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipation.
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Extreme indulgence of one's appetites, esp. for sensual pleasure; dissipation.
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(archaic) Seduction from morality, allegiance, or duty.
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Indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous activities involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
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(archaic) Seduction from duty.
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(archaic) A leading astray morally.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
debauchery
Plural:
debaucheries

Debauchery Sentence Examples

  • Treachery and debauchery filled the first years of the annals of the beautiful island.

  • He fought with success against the German tribes, but soon left the defence of the Upper Rhine to his legates and returned to Rome, where he abandoned himself to all kinds of debauchery and excess.

  • I shall perish of my debauchery if Thou utterly desertest me!

  • Alexius III., sunk in debauchery, took no efficient measures to resist.

  • It was delivered on St Thomas's day (1609) before the feast of Christ's nativity, and in it he rebuked sharply "lusory lotts" and the "heathenish debauchery" of the students during the twelve days ensuing.

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