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Lechery

usgb/ˈletʃəri/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Lechery usually implies a judgmental view and negative attitude towards someone's sexual behavior. SlideAfter the scandal, his reputation for lechery made him a social pariah.
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Literary UsagePlay
In literature, lechery often symbolizes moral decay or a character’s personal flaws. SlideThe lechery of the villain in the play mirrored his corrupt soul.
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Lechery is considered somewhat outdated or formal; contemporary terms might be 'perversion' or 'debauchery'. SlideIn classic novels, characters were often described as engaging in lechery.