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debauchery

[/dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/]
nounfemininepl: debaucheries / debauches (in Portuguese)
devassidão
1. Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; unrestrained and dissolute behavior, especially involving alcohol, drugs, or sexual activity
The party descended into debauchery as the night went on.
A festa desceu para a devassidão conforme a noite avançava.
2. A wild, uncontrolled celebration or spree marked by indulgence and lack of moral restraint
The carnival was a scene of complete debauchery.
O carnaval foi uma cena de completa devassidão.
NYC Slang
wild behavior, going ham, a hot mess
Synonyms
dissipationexcessintemperanceindulgencelicentiousnessprofligacydepravitydecadence
Antonyms
abstinencetemperancemoderationrestraintvirtuechastitysobriety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devassidão
most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
libertinagem
alternative term meaning debauchery or licentiousness
Portugal
devassidão
standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
dissolução
more formal alternative emphasizing dissolute behavior

Related Idioms & Phrases

a night of debauchery
sink into debauchery
descended into debauchery
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