voyeurism

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Scrabble points
17
Words With Friends
19
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔɪəˌrɪz(ə)m/
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/ˈvɔɪəˌrɪz(ə)m/ · /vɔɪˈɜːrɪz(ə)m/ · /vwɑˈjɜːrɪz(ə)m/

Definition of voyeurism

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)The derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching unsuspecting people secretly, especially when those being watched are undressed or undressing, toileting, or engaging in sexual activity.
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noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)The derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching unsuspecting people secretly, especially when those being watched are undressed or undressing, toileting, or engaging in sexual activity.
  2. (broadly, figuratively, uncountable, usually)The derivation of satisfaction by obsessively watching or following sensational or sordid subjects.

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Etymology

From voyeur + -ism.

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