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   Deprave (dḗ‑prāvˈ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Depraved (dḗ‑prāvdˈ); p. pr. & vb. n. Depraving.] [L. depravare, depravatum; de- + pravus crooked, distorted, perverse, wicked.]
   1. To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile. [Obs.]
   
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   And thou knowest, conscience, I came not to chide
   
   Nor deprave thy person with a proud heart. Piers Plowman.
   
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   2. To make bad or worse; to vitiate; to corrupt.
   
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   Whose pride depraves each other better part. Spenser.
   
   Syn. -- To corrupt; vitiate; contaminate; pollute.
   
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