turpitudine

Definitions of turpitudine
  1. noun
    an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
    synonyms: melma
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    decomposizione
    in a decomposed state
    deperimento
    a symptom of reduced quality or strength
    cancrena
    in a state of progressive putrefaction
    corrosione
    a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
    decrepitezza
    a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
  2. noun
    worthless material that is to be disposed of
    synonyms: balla, boiata, immondizia, paccottiglia, patacca, pattume, porcheria, rancidume, rifiuto, scarto, schifezza, spazzatura, sudiceria, zavorra
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    carabattola, cianfrusaglia, detrito, macereto, maceria
    the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
    lettiga
    rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places)
    type of:
    cascame, dissipazione, sperpero, spreco
    any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
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