Prudishness
Prudishness noun - A tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters.
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Properness and prudishness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Properness" instead a noun "Prudishness".
Properness
Properness noun - The quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting.
Prudishness and properness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prudishness" instead a noun "Properness".
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