Politeness
Politeness noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Prudishness and politeness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prudishness" instead a noun "Politeness".
Prudishness
Prudishness noun - A tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters.
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Politeness and prudishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Politeness" instead a noun "Prudishness".
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