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Lechery

usgb/ˈletʃəri/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Lechery usually implies a judgmental view and negative attitude towards someone's sexual behavior.

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After the scandal, his reputation for lechery made him a social pariah.
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Literary Usage

In literature, lechery often symbolizes moral decay or a character’s personal flaws.

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The lechery of the villain in the play mirrored his corrupt soul.
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Old-Fashioned Term

Lechery is considered somewhat outdated or formal; contemporary terms might be 'perversion' or 'debauchery'.

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In classic novels, characters were often described as engaging in lechery.
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