sexual abuse
noun
rape, sexual assault, or sexual molestation.
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seclusion
Also called sex abuse.
Words nearby sexual abuse
sextuplet, sextuplex, sextuplicate, sex-typed, sexual, sexual abuse, sexual dimorphism, sexual dwarf, sexual generation, sexual harassment, sexual infantilism
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Example sentences from the Web for sexual abuse
Sexual-abuse advocates voiced their frustration at seeing Sandusky in the spotlight again.
Sexual-abuse survivor Daleen Berry is grateful—but can we stop talking about Paterno now?
But sexual-abuse advocates say his track record is no surprise.
Cultural definitions for sexual abuse
sexual abuse
Unwanted sexual activity forced on a person by another through coercion or threats.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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