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Meaning of "sexual assault" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

sexual assault  [ˈsɛkʃʊəl əˈsɔːlt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sexual assault is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SEXUAL ASSAULT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sexual assault

Sexual assault

Sexual assault is any involuntary sexual act in which a person is threatened, coerced, or forced to engage against their will, or any non-consensual sexual touching of a person. This includes rape, groping, forced kissing, child sexual abuse, or the torture of the victim in a sexual manner. In legal terms, sexual assault is a statutory offense in various jurisdictions, including United States, Canada, England and Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. The legal definition of the crime of sexual assault is determined by each jurisdiction. Specific legal jurisdictions and research often use highly technical or detailed definitions of the term. In some places, such as New South Wales, the crime of sexual assault has replaced the traditional crime of rape, and is being defined as non-consensual penetrative sex. By contrast, in other jurisdictions, the crime deals with non-penetrative sexual contact.

Definition of sexual assault in the English dictionary

The definition of sexual assault in the dictionary is a violent physical attack on someone that has a sexual component. Other definition of sexual assault is the crime of rape or attempted rape.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT


assault
əˈsɔːlt
basalt
ˈbæsɔːlt
cobalt
ˈkəʊbɔːlt
counterassault
ˌkaʊntəʳəˈsɔːlt
dalt
dɔːlt
default
dɪˈfɔːlt
desalt
diːˈsɔːlt
fault
fɔːlt
Galt
ɡɔːlt
gault
ɡɔːlt
halt
hɔːlt
malt
mɔːlt
oversalt
ˌəʊvəˈsɔːlt
oxysalt
ˌɒksɪˈsɔːlt
persalt
ˈpɜːˌsɔːlt
salt
sɔːlt
somersault
ˈsʌməˌsɔːlt
summersault
ˈsʌməˌsɔːlt
supersalt
ˈsuːpərˌsɔːlt
vault
vɔːlt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEXUAL ASSAULT

sexual
sexual abuse
sexual climax
sexual dimorphism
sexual equality
sexual harassment
sexual health
sexual intercourse
sexual orientation
sexual politics
sexual preference
sexual reproduction
sexual selection
sexual services
sexual spore
sexual stereotyping
sexualisation
sexualise
sexualism
sexualist

WORDS THAT END LIKE SEXUAL ASSAULT

aggravated assault
at fault
backward somersault
bank vault
Bidault
Boucicault
by default
common assault
criminal assault
dault
electrical fault
Foucault
indecent assault
judgment by default
Perrault
pole vault
pole-vault
sault
the pole vault
to a fault

Synonyms and antonyms of sexual assault in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sexual assault» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

Find out the translation of sexual assault to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sexual assault from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sexual assault» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

性侵犯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

asalto sexual
570 millions of speakers

English

sexual assault
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

यौन उत्पीड़न
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاعتداء الجنسي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сексуальное насилие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

agressão sexual
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যৌন হামলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

agression sexuelle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Serangan seksual
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sexuelle Übergriffe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

性的暴力
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성폭행
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gangguan seksual
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tấn công tình dục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாலியல் தாக்குதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लैंगिक शोषण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cinsel saldırı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

violenza sessuale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

napaść na tle seksualnym
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сексуальне насильство
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

agresiune sexuală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σεξουαλική κακοποίηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

seksuele aanranding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sexuella övergrepp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

seksuelle overgrep
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sexual assault

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEXUAL ASSAULT»

The term «sexual assault» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.597 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEXUAL ASSAULT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sexual assault

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QUOTES WITH «SEXUAL ASSAULT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sexual assault.
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Amber Cope
I am not only overwhelmed with excitement to be back in the seat but also to show my support to help raise awareness to end domestic violence and sexual assault by displaying the 'No More' symbol as I pilot the No. 24 car.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEXUAL ASSAULT»

Discover the use of sexual assault in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sexual assault and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual ...
This book is primarily written for them, but can also equip pastors, ministry staff, and others to respond compassionately to those who have been assaulted. Part of the Re:Lit series.
Justin S. Holcomb, Lindsey A. Holcomb, 2011
2
Confronting Rape and Sexual Assault
This collection analyzes social and institutional factors that contribute to their occurrence and provides strategies for prevention and change.
Mary E. Odem, Jody Clay-Warner, 1998
3
Drug-facilitated Sexual Assault: A Forensic Handbook
This text is intended for all those involved in the investigation of sexual assault crimes and to educate them as to how drugs are used as weapons in committing sexual assaults.
Marc A. LeBeau, Ashraf Mozayani, 2001
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Policing Sexual Assault
This book provides a detailed and uncompromising account of current police practices in the UK, in response to sexual assault. Includes chapters on domestic violence, male/female rape, police culture and harassment within the police force.
Jeanne Gregory, Sue Lees, 2012
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Sexual assault on the college campus: the role of male peer ...
While there are many social determinants of rape and attempted rape, this work examines the pivotal role of male peer support in legitimizing the sexual assault of women.
Martin D. Schwartz, Walter S. DeKeseredy, 1997
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Sexual Assault on Campus: The Problem and the Solution
Based on an examination of more than twenty campus lawsuits involving rape, this study analyzes why so few women report an assault, why many cases are mishandled, and how to deal with a sexual assault when it occurs.
Carol Bohmer, 1993
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Male victims of sexual assault
Since the first edition of Male Victims of Sexual Assault was published in 1992 there have been significant developments in our understanding of the prevalence and characteristics of the sexual assault of men.
Gillian C. Mezey, Michael B. King, 2000
8
Sexual assault: the medical-legal examination
The first comprehensive professional book of its kind, this combination text and atlas features the most up-to-date information on the evaluation of adult and adolescent sexual assault victims. It can serve as a complete reference manual.
Sharon R. Crowley, 1999
9
The Trauma of Sexual Assault: Treatment, Prevention and Practice
Focusing on adult victims of sexual assault, this book brings together research findings, theoretical perspectives and implications for treatment, longer term management, and future policy. * The first text to consider the psychological ...
Jenny Petrak, Barbara Hedge, 2003
10
Talking About Sexual Assault: Society's Response to Survivors
Powerful, insightful, and provocative, this book is essential reading for everyone who works with sexual assault victims, including therapists, health care workers, victim advocates, rape researchers, policy makers, and students in any of ...
Sarah E. Ullman, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEXUAL ASSAULT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sexual assault is used in the context of the following news items.
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4 revelations from the newly released Bill Cosby sex assault
The revelations from a 2005-2006 lawsuit against Bill Cosby continue to paint a grim picture for the comedian hit with a number of sexual assault allegations. «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
2
Darren Sharper pleads guilty to sexual assault, sentenced to 9 years
Former NFL Safety Darren Sharper was sentenced to nine years in prison with lifetime probation after pleading guilty to sexual assault in Arizona, reports the ... «CBSSports.com, Mar 15»
3
Jameis Winston Cleared In Campus Sexual Assault Hearing
The Department of Education in 2011 warned schools of their legal responsibilities to immediately investigate allegations of sexual assault and domestic ... «Huffington Post, Dec 14»
4
Police: Ray McDonald a suspect in sexual assault investigation
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald is under investigation for sexual assault. Police were alerted Tuesday to a possible victim of a sexual assault, ... «USA TODAY, Dec 14»
5
Advocates: Rolling Stone controversy a distraction from rape problem
"I've had a lot of our members, especially sexual assault survivors, emailing me, asking if this is going to distract from the broader, bigger problem of sexual ... «CNN, Dec 14»
6
The president's next steps on military sexual assault
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday the results of its yearlong study of sexual assault in the military. It found there were nearly 6,000 reported cases of ... «CBS News, Dec 14»
7
Canadian Radio Host Jian Ghomeshi Charged With Sexual Assault
After weeks of revelations and allegations, Canadian radio host Jian Ghomeshi has been charged with four counts of sexual assault and one count of choking. «TIME, Nov 14»
8
University of Virginia Board Commits to Zero Tolerance Policy on …
The University of Virginia's governing board on Tuesday passed a resolution expressing its commitment to a zero tolerance policy toward sexual assault, ... «U.S. News & World Report, Nov 14»
9
Kesha Accuses Dr. Luke of Sexual Assault
After battling her own demons, Kesha is now facing the man she claims sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally abused her for a decade – her music ... «People Magazine, Oct 14»
10
7 high school players face sexual assault charges over alleged …
It may have been endured as an ugly rite of passage for rookie football players to ascend to the ranks of gridiron warriors, but when upperclassmen allegedly ... «CNN, Oct 14»

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