lewdness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lewdness
Example Sentences
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"There was never any lewdness or disrespect or weirdness that you're trying to imply," De Niro said, before looking at her and exclaiming: "Shame on you, Chase Robinson!"
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023
When school staff alerted the cops of the human feces they had been finding, they set up surveillance and were able to catch Tramaglini, who they charged with lewdness, littering, and defecating in public.
From Golf Digest ● May 3, 2018
He has pleaded not guilty to 17 felonies, also including lewdness and conspiracy to destroy evidence.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 7, 2016
In 2005, a federal jury found that the police regularly conducted sweeps “for the crime of public lewdness, without regard to probable cause,” as a federal court decision summarized the result.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2014
Borrowing's much the same As begging; just as lending upon usury Is much the same as thieving—decency Makes not of lewdness virtue.
From Nathan the Wise; a dramatic poem in five acts by William Taylor
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