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chastity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of chastity

1 the quality or state of being morally pure

a saint who is often held up as a model of chastity

Synonyms of chastity

chasteness, innocence, modesty, purity

Words Related to chastity

goodness, righteousness, virtue, virtuousness

morality, probity, rectitude

decency, decorum, propriety, seemliness

Near Antonyms of chastity

badness, evil, sinfulness, unrighteousness, wickedness

impropriety, indecency, vulgarity

Antonyms of chastity

immodesty, impurity, unchasteness, unchastity

2 abstention from sexual intercourse

vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

Synonyms of chastity

abstinence, celibacy, chasteness, continence

Words Related to chastity

modesty, purity

honor, innocence, virginity, virtue

Near Antonyms of chastity

debauchery, lechery, licentiousness, venery

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