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obscenity

nounfeminineformalcommon/ɔbʃɨniˈðaðɨ/obs·ce·ni·da·de

Definition

1

The state or quality of being obscene; an obscene act, expression, or object.

Usage examples

The comedian's act was criticized for its obscenity.
He was fined for shouting obscenities in public.

Common combinations

shout obscenitiesact of obscenitylevel of obscenity