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depravity Synonyms

Another word for depravity

Choosing another word for depravity depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Moral corruption, wickedness, or a state of extreme moral degeneration.

Usage Example

"The historical novel explores how unchecked power can lead to profound moral corruption."

Strongest
corruption
wickedness
degeneracy
Strong
turpitude
immorality
perversion
debauchery
iniquity
vileness
baseness

• noun (Context 2)

A wicked, corrupt, or morally perverse act or practice (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The tribunal documented the various depravities committed by the regime during the conflict."

Strong
atrocity
outrage
abomination
iniquity
vice

Opposites of depravity

The opposite of depravity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

virtue
morality
righteousness
goodness
integrity
decency
purity
rectitude
See all opposites of depravity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Depravity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/depravity
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