View synonyms for licentiousness

licentiousness

[ lahy-sen-shuhs-nis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a throwing off of sexual restraint; lewd character or behavior:
The Hays Code tried to stamp out all lust and licentiousness in American film.
wanton disregard or transgression of laws, rules, or moral norms:
Freedom entails responsibilities, or else it degenerates into licentiousness.

Browse