lechery

Lechery is defined as excessive or unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity or inappropriate sexual desires.

(noun)

Old men lusting after and pursuing young women is an example of lechery.

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See lechery in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. lecheries

unrestrained, excessive indulgence of sexual desires; gross sensuality; lewdness

Origin: ME lecherie < OFr < lecheur, lecher

See lechery in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. lech·er·ies
  1. Excessive indulgence in sexual activity; lewdness.
  2. A lecherous act.

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