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And some forms of African sexual diversity, such as pederasty, are hardly models for contemporary morality.

Pederasty, ped′e-rast-i, n. unnatural commerce of males with males, esp.

For instance, ancient peoples thought pederasty was harmless and trivial.

He was often convicted for pederasty and swindling, and I treated him several times in an asylum.

In spite of his reputation for pederasty, Mocenigo was much liked at Madrid.

We observe, however, especially in the higher mammals, acts of pederasty between males when the female is wanting.

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On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to pederasty, such as: boorishness, carnality, coarseness, concupiscence, corruptness, and debauchery.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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