paedophilia

/ ˌpiːdəʊˈfɪlɪə /

noun

1. the condition of being sexually attracted to children

Derived Forms

• ˌpaedoˈphiliˌac, nounadjective

Example Sentences

And it is only one of nine songs that make up a mind-boggling, escalating conflict between two modern rap titans, involving unevidenced accusations of domestic violence, secret children and paedophilia - all denied.

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Accusations of domestic violence, secret children and paedophilia have all been shared on the tracks without evidence - and with both men denying the accusations against them.

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The company that makes Doritos cut ties with a transgender influencer after reports she posted about violence and paedophilia.

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"I made a mistake, as the pardon and the lack of reasoning were conducive to triggering doubts about the zero tolerance that applies to paedophilia," Ms Novak added.

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But the Italian senate is set to approve a bill that would make surrogacy a "universal crime" - one so serious that it would be prosecuted even if committed abroad, like human trafficking or paedophilia.

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