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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
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".
Zou, who was studying in the UK, was also found guilty of voyeurism, possession of extreme pornographic images and false imprisonment.
In October 2019, he was issued with a sex offender notification requirement until October 2021 after accepting a police caution for attempted voyeurism.
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