voyeurism

[ vwah-yur-iz-uhm, voi-, voi-uh-riz- ]
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noun
  1. the practice of obtaining sexual gratification by looking at sexual objects or acts, especially secretively.

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Cultural definitions for voyeurism

voyeurism

[ (voy-ur-iz-uhm, vwah-yur-iz-uhm, voy-uhr-iz-uhm) ]


Deriving sexual satisfaction by secretly watching others undress or engage in sexual activity. (See peeping Tom.)

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