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(dp°rv"shn), n.[L. depravitio, from depravare: cf. F. dpravation. See Deprave.] 1. Detraction; depreciation. [Obs.] To stubborn critics, apt, without a theme, For depravation. Shak. 2. The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting. 3. The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity. The depravation of his moral character destroyed his judgment. Sir G. C. Lewis. 4. (Med.) Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion. Syn. -- Depravity; corruption. See Depravity. スポンサード リンク
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