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- adjective Characterized by
turpitude .
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Examples
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In this context, "white magic" is etymologically the same as a "white lie"-- still morally turpitudinous, but hey, I'm not hurting anybody so there's no need to call the Inquisition, right?
The Meaning of Magic James Maliszewski 2008
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“If so, that was indeed turpitudinous of him,” Harriet agreed.
Presumption of Death Sayers, Dorothy L. 2002
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Corruption, lying, and other morally turpitudinous behaviors are second nature to them.
Ace of Spades HQ Gabriel Malor 2010
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Corruption, lying, and other morally turpitudinous behaviors are second nature to them.
Ace of Spades HQ Gabriel Malor 2010
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