pedophile
noun
an adult who is sexually attracted to young children.
pedophiles
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pluralof pedophile.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Overall, Ms. Noem says Immigration and Customs Enforcement has removed “murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
Some see it as a failure to fulfill one of his most important promises: exposing elite pedophiles.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2025
“There’s no need to violate the privacy of users if you want to put more pedophiles in jail. They’re sitting right there,” Stamos said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
Hysteria about pedophiles, driven by conspiracy theories, has trampled truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
Department of Homeland Security agent who investigated pedophiles.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
