noun
Other Word Forms
- nondepravity noun
Etymology
Origin of depravity
Example Sentences
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The ability to let the light shine through the depravity Ms Pelicot was subjected to - the "filth", as she repeatedly calls it - is a testament to her resilience.
From BBC
The lust for vengeance eventually gets the better of him, but Swenson leads us step by step to depravity through sorrow, injustice and humiliation.
From Los Angeles Times
The film was banned in some states, and newspapers denounced its depravity.
From BBC
The bank accounts of social depravity have never been fatter.
From Salon
And one post-pardon case is already sticking out for sheer depravity.
From Salon
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