acquaintance rape
acquaintance rape · acquaintance rapes
Rape by somebody personally known by the victim, such as date rape, marital rape, or…Rape by somebody personally known by the victim, such as date rape, marital rape, or rape by a teacher or supervisor.
Meaning
1 senses(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
1993. "Rape: The Misunderstood Crime" Unique Qualities of Acquaintance Rape Compared to rapes by strangers
Origin
From acquaintance + rape.From acquaintance + rape.
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Forms
plural: acquaintance rapes| Singular | acquaintance rape |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable