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obscenity

The correct spelling is obscenity.

How to pronounce obscenity

noun

Say it like: Obs-sen-itee

The correct spelling is obscenity. Something that is obscene. For example: "Martha wouldn't go into the art museum because, as she put it, "They have obscenities just sitting out, on display!""

Usage Examples

Martha wouldn't go into the art museum because, as she put it, "They have obscenities just sitting out, on display!"

Bestiality was outlawed as an obscenity in the strongly conservative community.

Eliza couldn't stand her daughter's music; as she saw it, it was just shouted obscenities and a heavy drum beat.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Something that is obscene.
  2. 2.An act of obscene behaviour.
  3. 3.Specifically, an offensive word; a profanity; a dirty word.
  4. 4.The qualities that make something obscene; lewdness, indecency, or offensive behaviour.

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