social evil

social evil
noun
: prostitution — used with the

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1. anything detrimental to a society or its citizens, as alcoholism, organized crime, etc.
2. prostitution.
[1855-60]

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social evil noun
1. Specif prostitution (archaic)
2. Any factor which has a damaging, unhealthy or negative effect on or with society as a whole
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Main Entry:social

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social evil,
1. anything that is a danger to the welfare of people or opposed to the values of society: »

Rat-infested slums and drunkenness are social evils.

2. = prostitution. (Cf.prostitution)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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