Lechery
(noun)
Excessive or degrading sexual desire or behavior.
Origin:
Middle english lecherie, from old french lecherie, from lecheor.
Examples:
- His lechery was the cause of his downfall; his wife left him and his business partners cut ties with him.
- The scandal that ensued was due to his lechery and infidelity.
- His lechery was not limited to one partner, he had multiple affairs with different women.
- Lechery is considered a moral failing and a sin in many religions and cultures.
- His lechery had a negative impact on his career as it damaged his reputation and trust.