obscenity

• Существительное, обозначающее поведение, язык или действия, которые считаются оскорбительными, непристойными или морально отталкивающими.

A noun referring to behavior, language, or acts that are considered offensive, indecent, or morally repulsive.

1. Offensive behaviorC1formal

   The quality or state of being morally offensive, indecent, or shocking, especially in a sexual way.

   Непристойность

   • The film was banned for its obscenity.
   • He was arrested for public obscenity.
   • The court ruled that the material constituted obscenity.

   Synonymsbawdinessimmoralityimproprietyindecencylewdnesslicentiousnessoffensivenesssalaciousnesssmutvulgarity

   Antonymsdecencydecorummodestyproprietypurityrespectability

2. Offensive word or phraseB2formal

   A word or phrase that is considered vulgar, indecent, or taboo.

   Непристойное слово или фраза

   • The comedian's routine was full of obscenities.
   • She shouted an obscenity at the driver who cut her off.
   • The book was criticized for its use of obscenities.

   Synonymsblasphemydirty wordexpletivefour-letter wordoathprofanityvulgarism

3. Obscene actC1formal

   An action that is considered morally repulsive or indecent.

   Мерзость

   • The painting was considered an obscenity by the conservative group.
   • The dictator's crimes were an obscenity against humanity.
   • The destruction of the ancient temple was an obscenity.

   Synonymsabominationatrocityimmoralityindecencyiniquityoutragewickednesswrong

   Antonymschastitydecencydecorummoralityproprietypurity