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What does "depraved" mean?

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Rebecca

The phrase "depraved" is used to describe anyone who is lacks some morality, especially in regards to anything that is lewd or sexual in nature. These people have extremely disturbing and crude thoughts of doing anything that would be considered taboo or offensive. If you call someone "depraved", you mean they are not only doing something perverted and crude, but shocking and offensive as well. Generally speaking, however, depraved is the "go-to word" when describing perverts and serial killers. Ex: He has a really depraved mind. Ex: Someone who can kill a child must be totally depraved.

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