Deprave
Verb
Definition: To make morally bad or corrupt; to lead astray or pervert.
Synonyms: Corrupt, Pervert, Lead astray
Antonyms: Improve, Purify, Cleanse
Examples:
- The corrupt politician sought to deprave the morals of the youth.
- The violent movies can deprave the minds of impressionable viewers.
Mnemonics:
- "Deprave" sounds like "deprive" but with a negative twist; it deprives someone morally.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English from Old French "depraver" or Latin "depravare"
Historical Usage:The word has been in use since the 14th century, maintaining its meaning of corrupting or perverting.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Depraved mind"
Explanation:This phrase refers to a mind that is morally corrupt or wicked.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "deprave" with "deprive".
Explanation:Although the words sound similar, "deprave" refers to corrupting or perverting someone morally, while "deprive" means to deny someone of something.