Ribaldry and Wickedness

Ribaldry

Ribaldry noun - The quality or state of being obscene.
Usage example: there's a ribaldry in the works of Chaucer that generations of students of English literature have heartily enjoyed

Wickedness and ribaldry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wickedness" instead a noun "Ribaldry".

Nearby Word: ribald

Wickedness

Wickedness noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.

Ribaldry and wickedness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ribaldry" instead a noun "Wickedness".

Nearby Words: wicked, wickedly
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