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ob·scen·i·ty
 obscenity
- pronunciation:
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noun |
| inflections: |
obscenities |
| definition 1: |
the state, condition, or crime of being obscene; indecency, lewdness, or repulsiveness.
The book had been banned at one time for its obscenity.The publisher of the magazine was charged with obscenity.- synonyms:
- indecency
- similar words:
- filthiness, immorality, lewdness, vulgarity
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| definition 2: |
something obscene, esp. profane or abusive language.
The criminal shouted obscenities at the police.- synonyms:
- dirt, indecency, profanity, smut
- similar words:
- abomination, blasphemy, filth, ribaldry, scurrility
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| related words: |
bawdy, curse, oath |
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