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Debauched vs Perverse - What's the difference?

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Debauched is a related term of perverse.


As adjectives the difference between debauched and perverse

is that debauched is indulging in or characterised by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; corrupted; immoral; self-indulgent while perverse is turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

As a verb debauched

is (debauch).

debauched

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Indulging in or characterised by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; corrupted; immoral; self-indulgent.

    • Synonyms

    * degenerate * degraded * dissipated * dissolute * fast * libertine * licentious * profligate * riotous

    Derived terms

    * debauchedly * debauchedness * debauchery

    Verb

    (head)
  • (debauch)

    • perverse

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.
  • Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.
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  • (legal, of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

    • Derived terms

    * perversely * perverseness * perversity

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