sex abuse

Main Entry: sex·u·al abuse
Pronunciation: 'sek-sh&-w&l-, -shw&l-
Function: noun
1 a : the infliction of sexual contact upon a person by forcible compulsion b : the engaging in sexual contact with a person who is below a specified age or who is incapable of giving consent because of age or mental or physical incapacity
2 : the crime of engaging in or inflicting sexual abuse