Debauches

/dɪˈbɔtʃɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense; leads someone into excessive indulgence or corrupts morally.

Etymology

From debauch (verb) + -es (third person singular suffix). Standard present tense conjugation in English.

Kelly Says

In literature, when a character 'debauches' another, it marks a crucial moral turning point—the word signals that corruption is actively spreading through a social circle!

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Gender History

Third-person singular or plural noun; same gendered moral coding as debauch (verb). Often describes female bodies/sexuality in historical texts.

Inclusive Usage

Use neutral terms: 'They engaged in excess' or 'indulged recklessly' rather than 'debauches.'

Inclusive Alternatives

["excess","indulgence","reckless acts"]

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