voyeurism

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /vwɑːjˈɜːɹɪz(ə)m/

Noun

voyeurism (uncountable)

1. The derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly, especially when those being watched are undressed or engaging in sexual activity.
2. (by extension) The derivation of satisfaction by obsessively watching or following sensational or sordid subjects.

Related terms

• voyeur
• exhibitionism

Translations

• French: voyeurisme
• German: Voyeurismus
• Italian: voyeurismo
• Portuguese: voyeurismo
• Russian: вуайери́зм
• Spanish: voyerismo

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