sodomy
6 synonyms for sodomy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A legal and historical term for anal or oral sex, sometimes also used for bestiality; historically used to criminalize homosexual acts.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Derived from the biblical city of Sodom, described in Genesis as destroyed for its inhabitants' wickedness.
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