voyeurism

[ vwah-yur-iz-uhm, voi-, voi-uh-riz- ]

noun

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

voyeurism

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of voyeurism¹

voyeur + -ism

Example Sentences

But I don’t know that I ever thought about actors offscreen having that dynamic, but now with social media, and just content about everyone being everywhere, there’s a larger perspective of voyeurism that is allowed to happen.

From Los Angeles Times

The judge said it was one of the worst cases of voyeurism seen by the court.

From BBC

Catherine's step-brother Christopher was found guilty of six charges of voyeurism and one of unauthorised computer access.

From BBC

Verano Gomez, a Colombian national of no fixed address, admitted recording an image under clothing to observe another without consent - a crime under the Voyeurism Offences Act, which came into force in 2019.

From BBC

He pleaded guilty to making indecent photos of children, distributing indecent photos of children, voyeurism and possessing class B drugs with intent to supply.

From BBC

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