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Synonyms for Prurient & Similar Words

Definition of prurient

adjective
  1. characterized by lust; "eluding the lubricious embraces of her employer"; "her sensuous grace roused his lustful nature"; "prurient literature"; "prurient thoughts"; "a salacious rooster of a little man"

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What are synonyms for prurient?
Synonyms for prurient include: lubricious, lustful, salacious, sexy.
How many synonyms does prurient have?
Prurient has 4 synonyms.

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