Expression and Propriety

Expression

Expression noun - An act, process, or means of putting something into words.

Propriety and expression are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Propriety" instead a noun "Expression".

Propriety

Propriety noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

Expression and propriety are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expression" instead a noun "Propriety".

Nearby Words: proprietor, proprietary

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

common common expression common propriety
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