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turpitude - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'turpitude' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Turpitude [ n.]
- Inherent baseness or vileness of principle, words, or actions; shameful wickedness; depravity.

Meaning of 'turpitude' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . turpitude [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
Example in sentence:
  • the various turpitudes of modern society

Nearby Words:

tur turacin turacou turacoverdin turanian turanians turatt turban turban-shell turban-top

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