adulteries

noun

1. 1

   Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.

   “She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high.”

2. 2

   Lewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the seventh commandment.

3. 3

   Faithlessness in religion.

4. 4

   The fine and penalty formerly imposed for the offence of adultery.

5. 5

   The intrusion of a person into a bishopric during the life of the bishop.

6. 6

   (political economy) Adulteration; corruption.

7. 7

   Injury; degradation; ruin.