turpitude
Example Sentences
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Luz’s monologue revealing Elliot’s turpitude is a rare stagy moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
She had previously said a failure to hold the inquiry would be "the epitome of moral and ethical turpitude", adding only an inquiry would reveal the truth.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
Allegations against Valdovinos Ramirez included moral turpitude for misappropriation, misrepresentation, bounced checks, with additional charges for unreturned fees and not updating one client on important case events.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2024
And he has grandstanded constantly about Santos’ turpitude on TV.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2023
Fugacious, tourbillion, moiety, repugn, sacrosanct, censure, morass, El Dorado, and turpitude.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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