Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Sexual Assault.
Sexual Assault - as a noun
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
Example: "Most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sex crimesex offensesexual abuseHypernyms (Closely Related)
regulatory offenceregulatory offensestatutory offencestatutory offenseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She is a survivor of sexual assault."
"The organization provides support for victims of sexual assault."
"He faced charges of sexual assault."
"The movie explores the impact of sexual assault on the survivors."
"Her experience with sexual assault led her to become an advocate for change."
