acquaintance rape
nounEtymology From acquaintance + rape.
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Rape by somebody personally known by the victim, such as date rape, marital rape, or rape by a teacher or supervisor.
- 1990. Maine Department of Public Safety, Acquaintance rape: he's your friend--and he could rape you
- Acquaintance rape has become prevalent partly because these attitudes are so pervasive.1991, Andrea Parrot, Laurie Bechhofer, Acquaintance Rape: The Hidden Crime:
2 more examples
- 1993. "Rape: The Misunderstood Crime" Unique Qualities of Acquaintance Rape Compared to rapes by strangers
- 1999. Andrea Parrot, Coping with date rape and acquaintance rape