acquaintance rape

English

Etymology

acquaintance +‎ rape

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Noun

acquaintance rape (countable and uncountable, plural acquaintance rapes)

1. Rape by someone known to 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

   • 1991, Andrea Parrot, Laurie Bechhofer, Acquaintance Rape: The Hidden Crime:

     Acquaintance rape has become prevalent partly because these attitudes are so pervasive.

   • 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