debauch

• Substantiv, das eine Ausschweifung oder einen Zeitraum übermäßigen sinnlichen Genusses bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit unmoralischem oder lasterhaftem Verhalten.

A noun referring to an act or period of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, often involving immoral or corrupt behavior.

1. C2formal

   An occasion or period of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially drinking and immoral behavior.

   Ausschweifung

   • The party turned into a wild debauch that lasted all night.
   • He regretted the debauch of the previous evening.
   • The novel describes the debauches of the aristocracy.

   Synonymebacchanalbenderbingecarousalorgyrevelsaturnaliaspree

   Antonymeabstinenceasceticismmoderationrestraintsobrietytemperance

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden sittlich zu verderben oder von moralischem bzw. tugendhaftem Verhalten abzubringen, oft durch übermäßige Hingabe an sinnliche Genüsse.

A verb meaning to corrupt or lead someone away from moral or virtuous behavior, often through excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

1. Corrupt morallyC2formal

   To lead someone away from proper moral standards; to corrupt or seduce.

   Verderben

   • The tyrant debauched the youth of the city with his lavish parties.
   • He was accused of debauching innocent young women.
   • The influence of the court debauched the once virtuous prince.

   Synonymecorruptdefiledegradedepravemisleadpervertseducetaint

   Antonymeedifyelevatepurify

2. Indulge excessivelyC2formal

   To overindulge in sensual pleasures, especially drinking or sex.

   Ausschweifen

   • They debauched themselves with wine and feasting all night.
   • The soldiers debauched after the victory celebration.
   • He debauched his health through years of excess.

   Synonymecarousedissipateoverindulgerevelriot

   Antonymeabstainrefraintemper