1. (

• corrupt ,
• pervert ,
• subvert ,
• demoralize ,
• demoralise ,
• debauch ,
• debase ,
• profane ,
• vitiate ,
• deprave ,
• misdirect

) corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals" ;