obscenity (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛnəti/
Definition
The quality of being offensive or disgusting to accepted standards, especially in sexual matters; behavior or language that is offensive or disgusting.
Examples
The court debated whether the artwork constituted obscenity.
His speech was a string of obscenities that shocked the listeners.
Laws against obscenity are intended to protect public morals.
How to Use obscenity
- obscenity laws (collocation)
- Legislation designed to prohibit obscene material or conduct. — "The debate over freedom of speech often involves obscenity laws."
- charge with obscenity (prepositional phrase)
- To formally accuse someone of committing an obscene act or distributing obscene material. — "The gallery owner was charged with obscenity for displaying the controversial artwork."
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