turpitude
Pronunciation: [ˈtɜːrpɪtud]
Word
Context: "morality"
(noun) the quality of being morally bad or wicked. It's often used to describe behavior that is very wrong or evil, like someone doing something really bad to another person.
Example
The judge spoke against the turpitude of the crimes committed in the city.
Example
Her actions were not seen as turpitude; she was helping others in need.
Example
What kind of turpitude do you think led to his arrest?
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