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debauch

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  1. debase                
 
1. de.bauch \di-'bo.ch, -'ba:ch\ vt [MF debaucher, fr. OF desbauchier to 
   scatter, roughhew (timber), fr]. des- de- + bauch beam, of Gmc origin 
   archaic  1a: to make disloyal  1b: to seduce from chastity  2a: to lead 
   away from virtue or excellence  2b: to corrupt by intemperance or 
   sensuality  - de.bauch.er n
2. debauch n 1: an act or occasion of debauchery  2: ORGY