voyeurism

American  

[vwah-yur-iz-uhm, voi-, voi-uh-riz-] / vwɑˈyɜr ɪz əm, vɔɪ-, ˈvɔɪ əˌrɪz- /

noun

1. the practice of obtaining sexual gratification by looking at sexual objects or acts, especially secretively.

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voyeurism Cultural  

1. Deriving sexual satisfaction by secretly watching others undress or engage in sexual activity. (See peeping Tom.)

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Etymology

Origin of voyeurism

voyeur + -ism

Example Sentences

The party has put forward a private members' bill calling on the government to update voyeurism legislation to prevent the content from being posted online for profit.

From BBC

It is not a crime to film in public spaces but a lawyer specialising in image-based abuse said these types of videos fall into a legally "grey area" and could break harassment and voyeurism laws.

From BBC

There is, therefore, a discomfiting sense of voyeurism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Luxon, along with other political leaders, have signalled an openness to changing privacy laws to better protect targets of voyeurism.

From BBC

Here is this ostensibly brilliant, devilishly handsome, debonair man, touting his biotech voyeurism like he’s a kid showing off a painting he made in art class.

From Salon

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