sexual assault

[sek-shoo-uhl uh-sawlt] / ˈsɛk ʃu əl əˈsɔlt /

NOUN

sex crime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

molestation rape violation

WEAK

carnal abuse date rape forcible intercourse grope ravishment sex crime sexual abuse sexual offense unlawful sexual intercourse

Example Sentences

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After his release from prison Wednesday, Bill Cosby took to social media to thank his supporters as well as Pennsylvania’s highest court, which had overturned his 2018 sexual assault conviction earlier in the day.

From Los Angeles Times

Bill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated his sexual assault conviction.

From Fox News

Prosecutors also demanded that a sexual assault protection order be issued to MR.

From Los Angeles Times

Billups’ 1997 sexual assault allegation when he was a player for the Boston Celtics was thrust into the spotlight after his hiring with Portland.

From Fox News

The decision was met with backlash in Portland because of allegations that he was involved in a sexual assault in 1997.

From Seattle Times