obscene
adjectiveGrossly offensive or indecent, especially in language or sexual expression.
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Clear all filtersGrossly offensive or indecent, especially in language or sexual expression.
Present everywhere, or seeming to be encountered everywhere.
To exclude someone from a group or shared activities.
So clear or strong that it is readily perceived; literally, able to be touched.
Readily perceived
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A lover, especially in a secret or socially disapproved relationship.
Strongly favoring a particular side, group, or cause.
Seriously harmful, especially in a gradual or less obvious way.
Seriously harmful
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To relate to or concern something, usually in the phrase pertain to.
To make an earnest or formal request, especially to someone in authority.
Reverence and devotion, especially in religion.
Crucially important to the development or outcome of something.
Crucially important
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Deeply affecting, often with sadness or tenderness.
To express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic manner.
Showing abilities or development unusually early.
Showing abilities or development unusually early
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Planned or considered in advance, especially before a wrongful act.
To prove stronger or more successful, or to be generally present.
Win or prove stronger
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Most widespread, influential, or commonly accepted at the time.
Relating to an erect penis or, figuratively, conspicuously excessive male sexuality.
Relating to an erect penis or, figuratively, conspicuously excessive male sexuality
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Offensive or irreverent language, especially swearing.
To forbid or officially condemn.
Generally supposed or claimed to be so, without certainty.
Idealistic to an impractical or unrealistic degree.
To formally withdraw a previously stated belief or claim.
To move backward or away, or gradually become smaller or less intense.
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