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obscenity
/ əˈɛɪɪ /
noun
the state or quality of being obscene
an obscene act, statement, word, etc
obscenity
Behavior, appearance, or expression (such as films and books) that violate accepted standards of sexual morality. American courts have long tried to define obscenity but without much success. Some believe, for example, that any depiction of nudity is obscene; others would argue that nudity in itself is not obscene. (See four-letter words (see also four-letter words) and pornography.)
Other 51Թ Forms
- antiobscenity noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of obscenity1
Example Sentences
"You're not welcome here!" one man with a Los Angeles Angels ball cap shouted to the soldiers as another protester uncapped spray paint and wrote an obscenity directed at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“I hope they shut it all down!” the woman shouted while using an obscenity.
The first plaintiff – a set decorator – told the court on Tuesday that after a minor argument with Depardieu he caught her between his legs, held her by the hips and told her obscenities.
Later, he made another three over ace Clippers defender Kris Dunn, spraying a spew of what sure seemed like obscenities at any Clippers player who thought they could stop him.
His career was marked by controversy when he was accused of obscenity and denounced by hardline Hindus for a painting of a nude goddess.
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