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Definition of «obscenity»

Obscenity refers to something that is offensive or repulsive, typically because it is indecent or vulgar. It can also refer to language or images that are considered to be morally repugnant due to their graphic and explicit nature. Obscene materials are often considered to be in violation of laws prohibiting the distribution or display of such content.

Usage examples

  1. The movie was criticized for its excessive obscenity, with numerous explicit scenes and offensive language.
  2. The singer faced backlash after using obscenity-laced lyrics in their new song.
  3. The court case centered around a dispute over whether the defendant's social media posts constituted obscenity or free speech.

Phrases with «obscenity»

Sentences with «obscenity»

  • Via her spewing of obscenities at anyone around her and heaping mental, emotional and physical abuse on Tonya at home; she is the embodiment of embitterment and loathing, heaping her frustrations on her daughter under the guise of the most twisted sense of tough love to force Tonya to succeed as a skater. (elmundoboston.com)
  • The majority of pregnant women are yelling all kinds of obscenities at the father - to - be. (babygaga.com)
  • Artist Megumi Igarashi (also known as Rokudenashiko), who was first arrested for distributing 3D «vagina selfies» last July, is now on trial for obscenity in Japan. (artnews.com)
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