revenge porn
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of revenge porn
First recorded in 2005–10
Example Sentences
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Official police data on revenge porn is hard to quantify because there is no national database.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025
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
Kardashian’s statements about the gift really encapsulate how dehumanizing being the victim of revenge porn is and what it means to regain autonomy over one’s most private moments.
From Salon • 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
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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