Synonyms

pederasty

American

[ped-uh-ras-tee, pee-duh-] / ˈpɛd əˌræs ti, ˈpi də- /

noun

sexual relations between two males, especially when one of them is a minor.

pederasty British

/ ˈpɛdəˌræstɪ /

noun

homosexual relations between men and boys

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Etymology

Origin of pederasty

1605–15; < New Latin pederastia < Greek paiderastía love of boys. See pederast, -y ³

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Whatever McGinniss could possibly be reporting about Sarah Palin could hardly be more vile than accusing a man of voyeurism and pederasty because he's writing a book about you.

From Salon • May 26, 2010

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