1. the act or process of making morally corrupt or wicked; moral corruption or degradation
Usage: formal; less common than 'depravity'
2. the state or condition of being depraved; wickedness or immorality
Usage: formal; archaic or literary

Examples

• The novel explores the depravation of the protagonist's character over time.
• Philosophers have long debated whether depravation is innate or learned.
• The depravation evident in his actions shocked the entire community.
• She warned against the depravation that unchecked power could bring.
• Historical accounts document the moral depravation of the regime.
• The depravation of youth through exposure to violence was a central concern of the study.