acquaintance rape en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Northern-California) audio
Etymology
From acquaintance + rape.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) 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
1999. Andrea Parrot, Coping with date rape and acquaintance rape
1993. "Rape: The Misunderstood Crime" Unique Qualities of Acquaintance Rape Compared to rapes by strangers
Acquaintance rape has become prevalent partly because these attitudes are so pervasive.
1991, Andrea Parrot, Laurie Bechhofer, Acquaintance Rape: The Hidden Crime:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acquaintance rapes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |