Definition of Deprevation

Definition of Deprevation

Dep`ra*va"tion (d&ebreve;p`r&adot;*vā"shŭn), n. [L. depravitio, from depravare: cf. F. dépravation. 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.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Detraction; depreciation.
The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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