What is another word for debauches?

Pronunciation: [dɪbˈɔːt͡ʃɪz] (IPA)

Debauches, often associated with immoral or excessive behavior, has a number of synonyms that convey similar meanings. Some of these include decadence, dissipation, indulgence, excess, licentiousness, and corruption. Each of these terms suggests a departure from accepted social norms or moral standards, and may involve overindulgence in pleasure-seeking activities such as drinking, partying, or promiscuity. While these behaviors can be seen as fun and liberating in the short-term, they often lead to long-term consequences such as addiction, health problems, or legal issues. Therefore, it is important to exercise moderation and self-discipline in all areas of life to avoid falling into the trap of debauchery.

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Usage examples for Debauches

The debauches of those unfortunate people who live an unnatural, purposeless existence, affect such a small number that their laws need not be considered here.
"Civics and Health"
William H. Allen
Plays, Interludes, Gaming-houses, Sabbath debauches, Dancing-rooms, Merry-Andrews, Jack Puddings, Quacks, false Prophesyings-" "Ah!
"Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary"
Anne Manning
"It's something you fancied, something you dreamed after one of those debauches of soda-and-milk.
"The Woman in Black"
Edmund Clerihew Bentley

Famous quotes with Debauches

  • Of all possible debauches, traveling is the greatest that I know; that's the one they invented when they got tired of all the others.
    Gustave Flaubert

Related words: debauchery, drunkenness, revelry, bacchanalia, carousal

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