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Morality

noun
/məˈræl.ə.ti/

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Example Sentences

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

Society's sense of morality changes over time.

Example Expressions

high morality

Synonyms

ethics, virtue, righteousness, principles, integrity
Entry 1
ethics, virtue, righteousness, principles
Entry 2
ethics, principles, integrity, virtue, righteousness

Antonyms

immorality, corruption, wickedness, vice
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immorality, corruption, wickedness, vice
Entry 2
immorality, corruption, wickedness

Collocations

public morality, personal morality, question morality, code of morality, morality issues
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public morality, personal morality, question morality
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public morality, personal morality, code of morality, morality issues

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