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de•bauch



Pronunciation: (di-bôch'), [key]
—v.t.
1. to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce.
2. to corrupt or pervert; sully: His honesty was debauched by the prospect of easy money.
3. Archaic.to lead away, as from allegiance or duty.

—v.i.
to indulge in debauchery.

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

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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