sexual abuse
noun
rape, sexual assault, or sexual molestation.
Also called
sex abuse.
Words nearby sexual abuse
sextuple,
sextuplet,
sextuplex,
sextuplicate,
sexual,
sexual abuse,
sexual deviation,
sexual dimorphism,
sexual dwarf,
sexual generation,
sexual harassment
Example sentences from the Web for sex abuse
Sexual-abuse advocates voiced their frustration at seeing Sandusky in the spotlight again.
Sexual-abuse survivor Daleen Berry is grateful—but can we stop talking about Paterno now?
But sexual-abuse advocates say his track record is no surprise.
Cultural definitions for sex abuse
sexual abuse
Unwanted sexual activity forced on a person by another through coercion or threats.