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单词 sexual assault
释义

sexual assault

noun

: illegal sexual contact that usually involves force upon a person without consent or is inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (as because of age or physical or mental incapacity) or who places the assailant (such as a doctor) in a position of trust or authority

Synonyms

  • assault
  • rape
  • ravishment
  • violation
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Example Sentences

convicted of sexual assault of a minor

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sexual assault

noun

sexual as·​sault -ə-ˈsȯlt How to pronounce sexual assault (audio)
: illegal sexual contact that usually involves force upon a person without consent or is inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (as because of age or physical or mental incapacity) or who places the assailant (as a family friend) in a position of trust or authority

Legal Definition

sexual assault

see assault

sexual assault

noun

as in violation
the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse convicted of sexual assault of a minor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • violation
  • rape
  • assault
  • statutory rape
  • date rape
  • acquaintance rape
  • gang rape
  • indecent assault
  • ravishment
  • molestation
  • deflowering
  • defilement
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