voyeurism

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of observing or spying on the activities of others, especially when there is an expectation of privacy.

  - "His voyeurism got him into trouble when he was caught peering through his neighbor's window."
  - "The novel explores the theme of voyeurism and the psychological effects it can have on the observer."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with voyeurism
allure , enslure , endure , inquire , lure , nure , persevere , pursuere , sure , tour

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Variants

List of all variants of voyeurism that leads to same result
voyeurism , voyeurisms

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Etymology

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From French, from voyeur, 'beholder', from voir, 'to see'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'voyeurism' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. In some cases, voyeurism can be a symptom of other mental health conditions, such as borderline personality disorder or antisocial personality disorder.

3. The longest recorded case of voyeurism lasted for over 30 years and involved a man who observed over 2,000 women in their homes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Peeping Tom: A person who enjoys spying on others, especially secretly and through a hole or crack.

2. Surveillance: The act of monitoring another person or group, often covertly.

3. Invasion of Privacy: The unauthorized intrusion into someone else's private affairs or information.

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Culture

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Voyeurism has been a popular theme in literature, art, and film, often exploring the power dynamics and ethical implications of observing others without their consent. In psychology, it is considered a paraphilia and can lead to compulsive and harmful behaviors.

How to Memorize "voyeurism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of observing someone from a hidden place, such as behind a bush or through binoculars.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of spying or snooping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Voyeurism is the act of viewing others in secret.'

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