HyperDic: comstock

English > 1 sense of the word Comstock:
NOUNperson Comstock, Anthony ComstockUnited States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)
Comstock > pronunciation
Soundskaa'mstaa.k
Rhymesaftershock ... woodcock: 87 rhymes with aak...
English > Comstock: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915).
SynonymAnthony Comstock
Instance ofreformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, melioristA disputant who advocates reform

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