Celibacy and Licentiousness

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Celibacy noun - Abstention from sexual intercourse.

Usage example: a widower who has maintained absolute celibacy since the death of his wife

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Licentiousness is an antonym for celibacy.

Nearby Word: celibate

Licentiousness noun - Immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society.

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Celibacy is an antonym for licentiousness.

Nearby Words: license, licentious

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Licentiousness and Celibacy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/celibacy/licentiousness

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