exhibitionism
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9.5
- noun
- /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪzəm/
- Offensive
:
exhibicionismo (sexual)
- Engaging in exhibitionism in public places can lead to serious legal consequences.
- sexual exhibitionism
Examples
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Arrested for exhibitionism one time.
Fiction book (1998) -
I was shocked at the grotesque sexual exhibitionism here of a woman who is turning 50 this year and who is the mother of two teenagers.
Blog text (30) -
"Transgressive" sexual exhibitionism for the purpose of shocking the bourgeoisie is Paglia's stock-in-trade.
Blog text (30) -
"Transgressive" sexual exhibitionism for the purpose of shocking the bourgeoisie is Paglia's stock-in-trade.
Blog text (30) -
She would pose and strut all the time... as if she thought we'd enjoy the sight... of such sickening exhibitionism.
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The exhibitionism of these public acts provided not only a sexual thrill to the participants, but also reaffirmed the legitimacy of the non-normative desires through the crowd's interest, ranging from respectful to enthusiastic.
Academic text (2013) -
He was arrested for exhibitionism after exposing himself in a public park.
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The performance included elements of exhibitionism, as the dancers showcased their bodies to draw attention.
Synonyms
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7.2
Showing your private parts on purpose where other people can see
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6.7
The act of running naked in public as a prank or dare
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6.4
Being naked where other people can see you
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8.0
Showing private body parts or dressing so others find it indecent
Antonyms
How Indecent
- Offensive
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9.5
- Offensive
10
7.2
- NSFW
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6.4
- Offensive
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9.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
exhibitionism = exhibition (semi-transparent) = exhibit + ion + ism
Morphologically the word is exhibition + -ism, but the sense is a specialized sexual extension (deliberate exposing), not the general 'showing', so the link is only partially helpful for learners.
Etymology
The word exhibitionism comes from exhibit, meaning 'to show', plus -ism, 'a practice'. In a sexual sense it names the act of deliberately showing one's 'private parts' in public to get attention or sexual pleasure, which is why the same word is used for that behaviour.