Decency and Smut

Opposite meaning words

Decency noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

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Smut is an antonym for decency.

Nearby Words: decent, decently

Smut noun - The quality or state of being obscene.

Usage example: the talk-show host is famous for shows filled with smut and scandal

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Decency is an antonym for smut.

Nearby Word: smutty

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Smut and Decency. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decency/smut

Decency & Smut. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/decency/smut>.

Smut or Decency. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/decency/smut.

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