Phrase guide

sexual violence

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A broad term encompassing sexual assault, harassment, indecent assault, rape, and other sexual offences against a non-consenting victim.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The use of sexual violence against civilian populations by invading armies.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

(When contrasted with sexual assault.) A physical attack of a sexual nature involving penetration (as apposed to sexual assault which may not involve actual penetration).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: violence sexuelle — Broad term encompassing all sexual offences
  • Hindi: यौन हिंसा (yaun hinsā) — Broad term encompassing all sexual offences
  • Italian: violenza sessuale — Broad term encompassing all sexual offences
  • Korean: 성폭력 (seongpongnyeok) — Broad term encompassing all sexual offences
  • Spanish: violencia sexual — Broad term encompassing all sexual offences