Synonyms for sexual abuse
sex·u·al abuse

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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 assault, sex crime

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1. • Law
   • Statutory Offense

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1. Gloria Allred:

   In reference to the issue raised by the defense in their joint letter report to the court today of their plan to challenge the constitutionality of what we call the ‘ lookback ’ provision in California, that is a major issue, they say they plan to challenge the constitutionality of the new law. If the new law was decided by a court – and ultimately that will have to be a decision most likely all the way up to the Supreme Court of California – to be unconstitutional, that is going to inflict significant harm potentially on many victims of child sexual abuse in California.

2. Andrew Cozzens:

   We deeply regret the abuse that was suffered by the victims of Curtis Wehmeyer and are grieved for all victims of sexual abuse.

3. Joseph Cammarata:

   If anyone is surprised by Cosby's actions today, they shouldn't be, he's taken a page out of the defense attorney's playbook in an effort to shift the focus of this legitimate inquiry. It is curious that he has filed a claim only against these seven women, when there are scores of other women who have made similar allegations of sexual abuse and assault against Mr. Cosby.

4. Corey Feldman:

   I want to be very clear. I stand for any and all victims of sexual abuse or assault, as a survivor and someone who has been fighting for this to become a focal topic of our society for decades and is fighting diligently to abolish the statutes of limitations across the country, I applaud all victims for letting their voices be heard and I encourage the public debate to continue.

5. Mark Meadows.Janet Garrett:

   Any allegation of sexual abuse against minors -- or complicity regarding such abuse -- is very serious. That damage can not be undone, for any teacher, protecting kids is the absolute first priority -- and I say that as a former kindergarten teacher. Ohio State has an obligation to get to the bottom of this with a thorough and fair investigation. Jim Jordan has an obligation to cooperate fully with that investigation.