Prudery and Smut

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

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Smut is an antonym for prudery.

Nearby Words: prudish, prude

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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Prudery is an antonym for smut.

Nearby Word: smutty

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

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

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

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