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Adultery

noun
/əˈdʌltəɹi/
Word Frequency: 2.9

Definitions

1.nounSexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.
"She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high."
2.nounLewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the seventh commandment.
3.nounFaithlessness in religion.
4.nounThe fine and penalty formerly imposed for the offence of adultery.
5.nounThe intrusion of a person into a bishopric during the life of the bishop.
6.noun(political economy) Adulteration; corruption.
7.nounInjury; degradation; ruin.

Synonyms

advowtrycriminal conversationfornicationinfidelityadultererwifedivorceadulterousadultcheatingextramarital affairextramarital relations
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