Definitions for debauch

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debauch de·bauch

Spelling: [dih-bawch]

IPA: /dɪˈbɔtʃ/

Debauch is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 156 anagrams from letters in debauch (abcdehu).

Definitions for debauch

noun

1. a period of wanton or sensual self-indulgence.
2. an uninhibited spree or party; orgy:

verb (used with object)

1. to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce.
2. to corrupt or pervert; sully:
3. Archaic. to lead away, as from allegiance or duty.

verb (used without object)

1. to indulge in debauchery.

Origin of debauch

1585-95; French débaucher to entice away from duty, debauch, Old French desbauchier to disperse, scatter, equivalent to des- dis-¹ + -bauchier, derivative o

Examples for debauch

The old chief seemed contrite after his debauch, but did not mention it.

The place was deserted, strewed with débris of the night's debauch.

Of the younger men, many were sleeping off the debauch of the previous evening.

Is it no part of the price that you spend your days in pleasure and your nights in debauch?

In all that fierce madness of debauch, thank God, I retained my honour.

In a moment the cobwebs of his debauch began to fall from him, and he became alert.

All this was by way of preparation for the evening's debauch.

Can I even trust him in hours of convivial abandonment and debauch?

It favors not the association of the cup, the dice-box, or the debauch.

Dawson Charlie, reeling home from a debauch, drowns in the river.