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Chastity

noun
/ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
the state of refraining from sexual activity; purity

Example Sentences

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

The monk took a vow of chastity.

Example Expressions

vow of chastity

Synonyms

purity, celibacy, virtue, modesty, abstinence
Entry 1
purity, celibacy, virtue, modesty
Entry 2
purity, celibacy, abstinence, virtue

Antonyms

promiscuity, immorality, indulgence, lust
Entry 1
promiscuity, immorality, indulgence
Entry 2
lust, promiscuity, immorality

Collocations

vow of chastity, maintain chastity, moral chastity, preserve chastity
Entry 1
vow of chastity, maintain chastity, moral chastity
Entry 2
maintain chastity, vow of chastity, preserve chastity

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