sexual abuse

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noun

rape, sexual assault, or sexual molestation.

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Also called sex abuse.

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Examples from the Web for sex abuse

Contemporary Examples

Sexual-abuse advocates voiced their frustration at seeing Sandusky in the spotlight again.
NBC’s Jerry Sandusky Debacle
Diane Dimond
March 26, 2013
Sexual-abuse survivor Daleen Berry is grateful—but can we stop talking about Paterno now?
NCAA Sanctions: Let’s Forget About Football Now
Daleen Berry
July 23, 2012
But sexual-abuse advocates say his track record is no surprise.
Did Jerry Sandusky Molest His Son Matt?
Diane Dimond
June 22, 2012

sex abuse in Culture

sexual abuse

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

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