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concupiscence in Dutch

concupiscence in Dutch is begeerte — concupiscence means a strong desire, especially a sexual one.

concupiscence in Dutch

begeerte
noun
An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.

What does "concupiscence" mean?

  1. noun A strong desire, especially a sexual one.
    "Quite certainly you command me to refrain from concupiscence of the flesh and concupiscence of the eyes and worldy pride."
  2. noun (religion) The pull of a person's lower appetite, against reason, that makes them likely to feel temptation and give in to sin.
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concupiscence in a sentence

  • Quite certainly you command me to refrain from concupiscence of the flesh and concupiscence of the eyes and worldy pride.
  • He was torn by two intense and conflicting desires: his ardent wish to advance through his association with Mr. Browning, and his concupiscence.

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What is "concupiscence" in Dutch?
"concupiscence" in Dutch is begeerte. concupiscence means: A strong desire, especially a sexual one.
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