Depravity

Definitions

1. The state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
   uncountable
2. A particular depraved act or trait.
   countable
3. Inborn corruption, entailing the belief that every facet of human nature has been polluted, defiled, and contaminated by sin.
   Christian, uncountable

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Examples

“Depravity in the oppressed is no apology for the oppressor.”

“Walsingham was not blind to Edward’s failings, and attributed the political problems of the 1370s directly to the old king’s moral depravity.”

““Whoa. Baby Bear⟳. What's the matter⟳?” “I know⟳ I'm not supposed to ask⟳ you how you came back from the dead, but I know⟳ it was my fault that you died. And maybe if you tell⟳ me how you came back, I won't feel⟳ as guilty anymore!” “Turbolift, halt.” (whirring stops) “It wasn't your fault. Saving you was my duty. There's a reason⟳ we don't tell⟳ anyone how we come⟳ back.” “I know⟳. You can't tell⟳ me because I'm just an ensign.” “It's nothing to do with rank, son. We're sparing you dark truths about scientific depravity that would haunt you for the rest⟳ of your days. Once you know⟳, you can never go back to being the man you were before.” “Works for me! Tell⟳ me, tell⟳ me!” “Okay. So, death is the first thing that happens. And then-- Oh, wait⟳, you do know⟳ about the black mountain, right?” “Uh, the what now?” “The black mountain is a spiritual battleground your soul goes (muffled): where you have⟳ to fight⟳ three faceless apparitions of your father. (fading): ...the surviving father makes you eat⟳ your heart...””

“There were men there who had committed merciless robberies, cruel murders, heartless swindles, abominable depravities.”

“Here is a child of three years old, and she cannot tell⟳ who made her! Without question⟳, she is equally in the dark as to her soul, its present⟳ depravity, and future destiny!”

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