sexual assault

[ sek-shoo-uhl uh-sawlt ]

noun

1. nonconsensual touching of one person for the sexual gratification of another, including rape, fondling, molestation, or other unwanted contact with the genitals, anus, buttocks, groin, or breasts of either party:

   The victim was intoxicated and incapable of giving consent, so any sex act will be treated as sexual assault.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexual assault¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Tupac was missing, however - he was in jail for sexual assault at the time.

From BBC

Some of the women he defrauded have told the BBC the trauma they suffered at his hands was similar to that felt by victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse.

From BBC

Player X was questioned by police in February 2023 about allegations of sexual assault made by a third woman.

From BBC

Critics said it would weaken the fight against campus sexual assault.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors filed new sexual assault charges against ‘NCIS’ actor Gabriel Olds after three more women came forward, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• molestation
• rape
• violation