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deprave Antonyms

Opposite of deprave

Pinning down the opposite of deprave requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make someone or something morally bad, wicked, or corrupt; to pervert the character or morals of.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that unchecked greed had begun to edify the institution's founding principles."

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edify
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uplift
ennoble
purify
redeem
reform

Similar words to deprave

Words similar to deprave shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

corrupt
pervert
debauch
debase
vitiate
degrade
demoralize
warp
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• Nearby Words

deposit
deposition
depositor
deprave
depraved
depraver
depravity

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deprave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deprave
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