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sexual abuse

noun

rape, sexual assault, or sexual molestation.

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Also called sex abuse.

Words nearby sexual abuse

sextuple, sextuplet, sextuplex, sextuplicate, sexual, sexual abuse, sexual deviation, sexual dimorphism, sexual dwarf, sexual generation, sexual harassment
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sexual abuse

Unwanted sexual activity forced on a person by another through coercion or threats.

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