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Definitions and Synonyms of
profligacy
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profligacy?
Definition 1: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure - [noun denoting act]
Synonyms for profligacy in the sense of this definition
dissipation
dissolution
licentiousness
looseness
(
profligacy
is a kind of ...) excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
"the intemperance of their language"
intemperance
intemperateness
self-indulgence
Definition 2: the trait of spending extravagantly - [noun denoting attribute]
Synonyms for profligacy in the sense of this definition
extravagance
prodigality
(
profligacy
is a kind of ...) a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
improvidence
shortsightedness
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