Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈsɛspɪt/
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ˈsɛspɪt
Noun
A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
A place or situation characterised by corruption, filth or immoral activities.
Usage- broadly
- Derogatory
- Figurative
- Examples
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Politics devolved into a cesspit of lies and deceit.
Noun
a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
- Broader terms