Fornicate
verb
To have sexual intercourse without being married.
In many religions, it is forbidden to fornicate.
Often appears as...
- fornicate outside marriage
- fornicate with someone
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To have sexual intercourse without being married.
In many religions, it is forbidden to fornicate.
Often appears as...
- fornicate outside marriage
- fornicate with someone
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Remember 'fornicate' can be offensive or sensitive in cultures valuing marital intimacy.
He was cautious not to use the word 'fornicate' among his conservative relatives.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Contexts
The term is often related to religious teachings about premarital intimacy.
The priest preached about the sin of fornication.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Usage
Historically used in laws or regulations concerning moral behavior.
Old laws would penalize individuals who were found guilty of fornicating.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Remember 'fornicate' can be offensive or sensitive in cultures valuing marital intimacy.
He was cautious not to use the word 'fornicate' among his conservative relatives.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Contexts
The term is often related to religious teachings about premarital intimacy.
The priest preached about the sin of fornication.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Usage
Historically used in laws or regulations concerning moral behavior.
Old laws would penalize individuals who were found guilty of fornicating.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Remember 'fornicate' can be offensive or sensitive in cultures valuing marital intimacy.
He was cautious not to use the word 'fornicate' among his conservative relatives.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Contexts
The term is often related to religious teachings about premarital intimacy.
The priest preached about the sin of fornication.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Usage
Historically used in laws or regulations concerning moral behavior.
Old laws would penalize individuals who were found guilty of fornicating.
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Quote examples
Megan Phelps-Roper
American Activist
Our duty was to declare God's standards to the world: no adultery, no fornication, no gays, no idolatry.
Quote examples
Megan Phelps-Roper
American Activist
Our duty was to declare God's standards to the world: no adultery, no fornication, no gays, no idolatry.
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