01 n. Detraction; depreciation.
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1.
Detraction; depreciation.[Obs.]“To stubborn critics, apt, without a theme, For depravation.” — Shak.
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2.
The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
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3.
The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.“The depravation of his moral character destroyed his judgment.” — Sir G. C. Lewis.
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4.
Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion.(Med.)
Syn.
Depravity; corruption. See Depravity.