Lechery and Prudery

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Lechery noun - Unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity.

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Prudery is an antonym for lechery.

Nearby Words: lecherous, lecher

Prudery noun - A tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters.

Usage example: such prudery regarding artistic depictions of the nude has no place on a college campus

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Lechery is an antonym for prudery.

Nearby Words: prudish, prude

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