Synonyms for sexual assault
sex·ual as·sault

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1. sexual assault, sexual abuse, sex crime, sex offensenoun

   a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat

   "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault"

   Synonyms:
   sex offense, sexual abuse, sex crime

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1. • Law
   • Statutory Offense

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1. Rachael Denhollander:

   They say they want to support the survivors and work for justice, but, at the same time as they utter these words, they have attacked our character and motivations, accused us of being ambulance chasers looking for a payday, lied about our legislative package, lied about why mediation was stalled, and paid exorbitant amounts of money to monitor our social media activity, actions speak louder than words, and MSU’s actions leave no doubt about what they really care about, and it isn’t stopping sexual assault.

2. Nathan Galbreath:

   We attribute this largely to people hearing their commanders and their leadership talking about how important this is... how that no one should have to tolerate sexual assault... to come forward help that you need so we can get you the restorative care that you require and then also to hold defenders appropriately accountable.

3. Gail Ernst:

   I have always been a strong proponent of working for those survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. I had even spent time in college, you know, prior to this incident, working with those survivors as a volunteer at the assault care center.

4. Lady Gaga:

   As a victim of sexual assault Lady Gaga, I made both the song and the video at a dark time in my life, my intention was to create something extremely defiant and provocative because I was angry and still hadn't processed the trauma that had occurred in my own life.

5. Matthew Neil:

   This was a historic court-martial. The first general officer that was court-martialed at a general court-martial in the Air Force's 75-year history, air Force takes seriously allegations of sexual assault or sexual offenses that are committed, those are investigated, and, when appropriate, offenders are held accountable without fear or favor regarding someone's status.