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revenge porn

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noun

  1. sexually suggestive images of someone, typically a former romantic partner, that are posted online or otherwise shared without the person's consent.

Etymology

Origin of revenge porn

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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Ms Cooper said Lib Dems had supported legislation on tackling sexual harassment at work, criminalising up-skirting and banning revenge porn.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2024

On Thursday, Leviss sued Sandoval and Madix, accusing the former pair of eavesdropping, revenge porn, invasion of privacy and “intentional infliction of emotional distress.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Attorney Mark Nicholson, who specializes in revenge porn cases, interviewed Seales and hired her to work on his firm’s podcast.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2023

Already, 46 US states have laws banning revenge porn, and I’d love to see judges take those for a test drive.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2023

Lawmakers have outlawed revenge porn, gotten rid of the criminal statute of limitation for rape entirely.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2023

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