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vo⋅yeur⋅ism

  [vwah-yur-iz-uhm, voi-, voi-uh-riz-]
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–noun
the practice of obtaining sexual gratification by looking at sexual objects or acts, esp. secretively.
Origin:
voyeur + -ism
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voy·eur   (voi-yûr')   
n.  
  1. A person who derives sexual gratification from observing the naked bodies or sexual acts of others, especially from a secret vantage point.
  2. An obsessive observer of sordid or sensational subjects.

[French, from Old French, one who lies in wait, from voir, to see, from Latin vidēre, to see; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]
voy·eur'ism n., voy'eur·is'tic adj., voy'eur·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
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Main Entry:  voyeurism
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See scopophilia
Main Entry:  voyeurism
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See scoptophilia
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voyeurism [(voy-ur-iz-uhm, vwah-yur-iz-uhm, voy-uhr-iz-uhm)]

Deriving sexual satisfaction by secretly watching others undress or engage in sexual activity. (See peeping Tom.)

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Main Entry: voy·eur·ism
Pronunciation: -"iz-&m
Function: noun
: the tendencies or behavior of a voyeur
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voyeurism voy·eur·ism (voi-yûr'ĭz'əm)
n.
The practice of being a voyeur. Also called scopophilia.

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voyeurism

human sexual behaviour involving achievement of sexual arousal through viewing the sexual activities of others or through watching others disrobe. To some extent voyeurism is widespread; various types of sexual display are a normal part of sexual attraction and mating behaviour in most animals, including humans, but voyeurism is considered a deviant behaviour when observation ceases to be merely one factor in sexual attraction and becomes the sole or primary source of gratification. The risk of being caught is an additional element in the excitement of the voyeur.

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