Prudery and Pruriency

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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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Pruriency is an antonym for prudery.

Nearby Words: prudish, prude

Pruriency noun - Feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness.

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Prudery is an antonym for pruriency.

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