venereal

/vɛˈnɪərəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by sexual behavior or a sexually transmitted disease

“The venereal diseases were prevalent in the 19th century due to a lack of medical knowledge.”

2. noun

a sexually transmitted disease

“He contracted a venereal disease from his former partner.”

3. noun

a disease or condition caused by or associated with sexual behavior or infection

“The doctor specialized in treating venereal diseases.”

Synonyms

  • STD
  • sexually transmitted
  • sexually transmitted disease

Antonyms

  • non-STD
  • non-sexually transmitted
  • non-sexually transmitted disease