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n. [ L. depravitio, from depravare: cf. F. dépravation. See Deprave. ] 1. Detraction; depreciation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

To stubborn critics, apt, without a theme,
For depravation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity. [ 1913 Webster ]

The depravation of his moral character destroyed his judgment. Sir G. C. Lewis. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Med.) Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion.

Syn. -- Depravity; corruption. See Depravity. [ 1913 Webster ]