nounπShareSexual 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."sexmoralfamilyreligionlawguiltsocietyculturestateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the seventh commandment."The rumors of the teacher's adultery shocked the entire school community. "religionmoraltheologyfamilysexsocietylawguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFaithlessness in religion."His constant questioning of core beliefs was seen by some members as spiritual adultery, a betrayal of their shared faith. "religionmoraltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fine and penalty formerly imposed for the offence of adultery."The law once prescribed a fine for adultery, though such punishments are no longer common. "lawmoralfamilyreligionsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe intrusion of a person into a bishopric during the life of the bishop."The bishop's recent adultery caused a significant disruption in the church. "religionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(political economy) Adulteration; corruption."The government's adultery of the environmental regulations for the sake of quick profit led to widespread pollution. "politicseconomymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInjury; degradation; ruin."Her husband's adultery was a deep injury to her family. "moralguiltfamilysocietylawsexreligionvaluehumancharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading