obscenity
50
7.4
- noun
- /əbˈsɛnɪti/
- Offensive
:
obscenidad
- Indeed, this summer the House passed the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act.
- obscenity laws
- obscenity prosecutions
- definition of obscenity
Without such a tiny exchange of friendly obscenities, you don't have a real contact with another.
- Without such a tiny exchange of friendly obscenities, you don't have a real contact with another.
Examples
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The Court's days of struggling to define obscenity on a case-by-case basis are over, thankfully.
Academic text (2002) -
The comedian was criticized for his use of obscenity in his act.
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The whole concept of obscenity is obscene.
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Especially important is the use of accurate categories for illegal content such as obscenity or child pornography.
Academic text (2015) -
In 1967, the Supreme Court loosened the obscenity laws, and peep shows flourished.
Academic text (1998) -
Many people consider racial slurs to be a form of obscenity.
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The artist faced backlash for creating a painting that some deemed an obscenity.
Synonyms
55
8.2
A rude word used to show strong anger or surprise
49
3.9
A bad word said in anger
45
7.0
Strong rude words that shock or upset people
43
6.0
Words that are rude and upset people, often about religion
18
5.7
Words people say when angry or surprised that are rude
18
7.1
A word people think is rude or not polite
13
8.8
Words, pictures, or stories about sex that people find rude
12
6.3
Behavior or speech people find offensive and wrong
8
5.8
A rude word people say to show strong anger or surprise
4
7.9
Sexual words or actions that are rude and offensive
2
8.6
A rude word people say when they are angry
1
9.9
A way of acting that uses sexual words and images to shock or excite people
1
9.2
An offensive or rude word considered inappropriate in polite speech
1
7.2
A rude word people say when they are angry or surprised
1
8.6
A rude word people use when angry or to insult someone
A rude word about sex or body parts
Very rude words or actions that hurt people
Using rude or sexual words in speech and writing
A quality of speech or writing that is rude about sex
Showing sexual interest in a way people find offensive
A type of indecent sexual joke or language
Antonyms
How Obscene
- Offensive
138
7.2
- Offensive
45
7.0
- Offensive
50
7.4
- Offensive
4
7.9
- NSFW
12
6.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Obscenity comes from a Latin word obscenus that meant 'offensive' or 'foul'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of something 'off' that should not be shown in public, which is why obscenity now means indecent or offensive words, images, or acts.