Venereal
(adjective)
- Relating to sexual intercourse or sexual activity, especially when it is considered to be unhealthy or morally wrong.
- Relating to or caused by a venereal disease.
Origin:
From the latin word "venereus" meaning "of love or sexual desire".
Examples:
- The venereal disease spread rapidly among the population.
- He was treated for a venereal infection.
- The venereal disease clinic provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
- He was arrested for committing venereal crimes.
- The society stigmatized venereal behavior and promiscuity.