lechery; debauchery; philandering
A formal, somewhat literary noun for sexual indulgence or womanizing. Often used in written or critical contexts rather than casual speech.
His philandering ways are well-known even within the company.
The politician was criticized as a lecher.
lecher; philanderer; womanizer
Compound of 漁 (fishing, hunting) and 色 (color, here meaning sexual passion). The metaphor of 'fishing for sex' is clear, but the exact historical origin is uncertain.