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voyeurism

American  
[vwah-yur-iz-uhm, voi-, voi-uh-riz-] / vwɑˈyɜr ɪz əm, vɔɪ-, ˈvɔɪ əˌrɪz- /

noun

  1. the practice of obtaining sexual gratification by looking at sexual objects or acts, especially secretively.


voyeurism Cultural  
  1. Deriving sexual satisfaction by secretly watching others undress or engage in sexual activity. (See peeping Tom.)


Etymology

Origin of voyeurism

voyeur + -ism

Example Sentences

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Mr. Rachel’s detailed juxtaposition of this voyeurism with the vile historical facts exposes the young musicians’ ignorance and crassness.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Talk shows are in the middle of the voyeurism spectrum — too curated by time, pacing and commercial interruptions to feel really intimate and too restrained to be thrilling.”

From Los Angeles Times

The party has put forward a private members' bill calling on the government to update voyeurism legislation to prevent the content from being posted online for profit.

From BBC

It is not a crime to film in public spaces but a lawyer specialising in image-based abuse said these types of videos fall into a legally "grey area" and could break harassment and voyeurism laws.

From BBC

There is, therefore, a discomfiting sense of voyeurism.

From The Wall Street Journal