ασέλγεια
Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia), of uncertain etymology.
Pronunciation
Noun
ασέλγεια • (asélgeia) f (plural ασέλγειες)
- lewdness, lechery (vulgar overindulgence in sexual activity)
- Η ασέλγεια του δεν περιγράφεται. ― I asélgeia tou den perigráfetai. ― His lechery can't be described.
- (law, by extension) indecent assault, molestation (unwanted sexual contact with another person, short of rape)
- Κατηγορείται ότι διέπραξε ασέλγεια εις βάρος ανηλίκου. ― Katigoreítai óti diépraxe asélgeia eis város anilíkou. ― He is accused of having committed indecent assault against a minor.
Declension
Declension of ασέλγεια
Synonyms
- (lewdness, lechery): ακολασία f (akolasía), αισχρότητα f (aischrótita)