concupiscence
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌkɒn.kjuːˈpɪs.əns/
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- Adultery and fornication are sins of concupiscence.
- concupiscence that remains
Examples
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But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence.
Blog text (1) -
The resultant concupiscence is a burden against which we all must fight.
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On the other hand, none of us are perfect; we live in a nature wounded by concupiscence.
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Chastity and concupiscence feed each other in the physics of time and desire.
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Nevertheless, our love of concupiscence is still not so strong as to change our basic habitual attitude of loving God more than ourselves.
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What sin does is introduce concupiscence that cools charity and, most significantly, causes "private good to take precedence over the common weal."
Academic text (2009) -
The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and concupiscence among the characters.
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In many philosophical discussions, concupiscence is often linked to the concept of original sin.
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He struggled with feelings of concupiscence, which often distracted him from his spiritual goals.
Synonyms
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3.4
A very strong sexual desire that people see as wrong
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3.3
A very strong sexual desire or attraction to someone
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7.5
A person's desire to have sex
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9.9
A strong sexual attraction to someone
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3.8
A strong wish to have sex with another person
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4.2
A strong desire to have sex
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8.3
A strong feeling of wanting to have sex
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7.2
A strong desire to have sex with someone
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9.9
A very strong sexual desire, especially for sex between a man and a woman
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7.8
Very strong feelings of love or desire that you cannot control
A strong desire to have sex
A strong desire for physical and romantic closeness
A strong feeling of wanting to have sex
Strong sexual desire shown in an inappropriate way
An excessive interest in sex and sexual stories
Antonyms
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Etymology
Concupiscence comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and cupiscere 'to desire strongly', and is related to Cupid, the Roman god of love. So concupiscence means a very strong, often sexual, desire.