What is another word for comstockery?
Pronunciation: [kəmstˈɒkəɹi] (IPA) 
Comstockery is a term used to describe overzealous censorship or moral policing. It originated from Anthony Comstock, an American social reformer who advocated for the suppression of materials that were deemed obscene, including literature, art, and even birth control. There are several synonyms for comstockery, including prudishness, puritanism, moralizing, fanaticism, and moral high-handedness. These terms suggest a judgemental and rigid attitude towards individual freedom and free expression. Other phrases that convey similar meanings include censorship, prohibition, and suppression. While some may see these attitudes as necessary for maintaining a moral society, others argue that they go against the principles of democracy and individual liberty.
