sexual violence
"Sexual violence" encompasses a range of non-consensual sexual acts that can occur in various settings and involve different forms of harm or coercion.
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Definition
B2General
(formal)Any unwanted sexual act or attempt to perform a sexual act without the consent of the victim.
Example
- Sexual violence can have long-lasting effects on the victim's mental health.
- Programs aimed at preventing sexual violence are essential in schools and workplaces.
C1Legal
(technical, legal)A broad category of offenses that includes sexual assault, rape, harassment, and other non-consensual sexual activities.
Example
- The court found the defendant guilty of sexual violence.
- Laws against sexual violence vary from one country to another.
C1Sociology
(academic)Actions or behaviors of a sexual nature that harm, exploit, or intimidate someone without their consent.
Example
- Sexual violence is often underreported due to societal stigma.
- Studies show that sexual violence can occur in any demographic.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sexual violence":
sexual misconductdate rapechoose violencerape culturesexual predator