acquaintance rape
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acquaintance rape noun: rape by somebody personally known by the victim, such as date rape, marital rape, or rape by a teacher or supervisor.
Noun
acquaintance rape (countable and uncountable, plural acquaintance rapes)
- Rape by somebody personally known by the victim, such as date rape, marital rape, or rape by a teacher or supervisor.
- 1990. Maine Department of Public Safety,
Acquaintance rape: he's your friend--and he could rape you - Acquaintance rape has become prevalent partly because these attitudes are so pervasive.1991, Andrea Parrot, Laurie Bechhofer, Acquaintance Rape: The Hidden Crime
- 1990. Maine Department of Public Safety,
Forms of acquaintance rape
| plural | acquaintance rapes |
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Origin of acquaintance rape
From acquaintance + rape.
Questions about acquaintance rape
- What does acquaintance rape mean?
- Acquaintance rape means rape by somebody personally known by the victim, such as date rape, marital rape, or rape by a teacher or supervisor.
- What part of speech is acquaintance rape?
- Acquaintance rape is a noun.
- What is the plural of acquaintance rape?
- The plural of acquaintance rape is acquaintance rapes.
Words near acquaintance rape in the dictionary
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