lecher

/'letʃə/
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lecher

A man with a lecherous reputation was shunned by polite society.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A man who has strong, excessive, or offensive sexual desires: A "lecher" is a man characterized by lewd or lustful behavior, often showing an obsessive interest in sexual gratification without regard for propriety or the feelings of others. The term carries a strong negative connotation of moral disapproval.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The old man was known in the village as a lecher who made inappropriate comments to young women.
    • In the novel, the villain is portrayed as a cruel lecher who preys on the innocent.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be/act like a lecher": To behave in a lecherous manner.
    • At the office party, he was acting like a lecher, making everyone uncomfortable.
  • Descriptive Use: Often used attributively to describe behavior or character.
    • He gave her a lecher's grin. (Implies a grin typical of a lecher.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Lecherous (adj): Having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire.
    • He was fired for making lecherous remarks to his subordinates.
  • Lechery (n): Excessive sexual desire; lustfulness.
    • The king's lechery was the subject of scandal throughout the kingdom.
Synonyms
  • Libertine: A person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters.
  • Debauchee: A person given to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
  • Satyr: (In mythology) a lustful, drunken woodland god; used figuratively for a man with strong sexual desires.
  • Womanizer: A man who engages in numerous casual sexual affairs with women. (Less archaic than "lecher" but similar in implying pursuit.)
Antonyms
  • Ascetic: A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
  • Prude: A person who is excessively concerned with propriety or modesty, especially in sexual matters.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "A dirty old man": An informal idiom closely related to "lecher," describing an older man whose sexual interests or behavior are considered inappropriate or repulsive.
    • The security guard was dismissed for being a dirty old man who harassed female staff.
lecher

A man with a lecherous reputation was shunned by polite society.

Noun
  1. man with strong sexual desires

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