carnal abuse

noun

1. Law. any lascivious contact with the sexual organs of a child by an adult, especially without sexual intercourse.
2. rape, especially of a young girl.

Example Sentences

Dating to the early 1990s, Hampton has been convicted on carnal abuse, and several burglary and theft charges, according to his inmate records.

From Washington Times

In 2009, he was charged in Jamaica with carnal abuse of two teenage girls.

From New York Times

Related Words

• molestation
• rape
• violation