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voyeurism
[vwah-yur-iz-uhm, voi-, voi-uh-riz-]
noun
the practice of obtaining sexual gratification by looking at sexual objects or acts, especially secretively.
voyeurism
Deriving sexual satisfaction by secretly watching others undress or engage in sexual activity. (See peeping Tom.)
Word History and Origins
Origin of voyeurism1
Example Sentences
Luxon, along with other political leaders, have signalled an openness to changing privacy laws to better protect targets of voyeurism.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of voyeurism and one count of making an indecent image of a child at Swindon Magistrates' Court and was given a suspended jail sentence.
Here is this ostensibly brilliant, devilishly handsome, debonair man, touting his biotech voyeurism like he’s a kid showing off a painting he made in art class.
Non-consensual intimate image abuse can appear in different forms, such as sextortion, voyeurism, synthetic sexual content - also known as deepfakes and threats to share.
Families of the victims previously said in a statement the potential breach was "gross and inexcusable voyeurism at the most repugnant level".
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