obscenity
The word “obscenity” has 4 syllables: ob-sce-ni-ty.
It's pronounced as /əbˈsinəti/.
What is synonym and antonym for obscenity?
In the thesaurus, “obscenity” has 17 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obscenity along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obscenity
- coarseness
- crudeness
- curse
- expletive
- foulness
- four-letter word
- grossness
- indecency
- language
- lewdness
- pornography
- profanity
- smut
- suggestiveness
- swear
- vulgarism
- vulgarity
Antonyms for obscenity
- appropriateness
- correctness
- decency
- decorum
- priggishness
- primness
- prudery
- prudishness
- puritanism
Meanings of obscenity
- noun
- Something that is obscene.
- An act of obscene behaviour.
- Specifically, an offensive word; a profanity; a dirty word.
- The qualities that make something obscene; lewdness, indecency, or offensive behaviour.
Example Sentences
- The movie's explicit scenes pushed the boundaries of obscenity, sparking debates about censorship.
- The artist was fined for displaying obscenity in his controversial artwork.
- The school implemented strict policies to prevent obscenity in student publications.
- The comedian's jokes crossed the line into obscenity, offending many in the audience.
- The court ruled that the book did not meet the legal definition of obscenity and could remain on shelves.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obscenity, such as: appropriateness, coarseness, correctness, crudeness, curse, decency, decorum.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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