nonconsensual
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8.4
- adjective
- /ˌnɒn.kənˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/
- Offensive
:
no consensuado
- When people call rape sex without consent, they are specifically referring to nonconsensual sex between two or more people.
- nonconsensual sexual
- nonconsensual sexual activity
- nonconsensual story
Examples
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But despite that observation, sex still might have been nonconsensual.
Fiction book (1995) -
The former is nonconsensual in nature and violates numerous laws as well as human rights.
Blog text (3) -
If a survivor experiences nonconsensual sex, then that survivor has been raped.
Blog text (30) -
In our study, sexual aggression was conceptualized as any nonconsensual sexual behavior.
Academic text (2002) -
Female bodies do react differently to nonconsensual sex, and those differences may make it less likely they will conceive.
Blog text (1) -
Indeed, the terms unwanted and undesired are frequently used synonymously with nonconsensual.
Academic text (1998) -
The report highlighted the trauma caused by nonconsensual acts that violated individuals' rights.
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She spoke out against nonconsensual contact, advocating for everyone's right to personal boundaries.
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Many organizations now provide resources for victims of nonconsensual behavior to seek help and support.
Synonyms
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8.1
Happens without someone's permission
Not agreed to by everyone involved, often about sex
Antonyms
How Consensual
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonconsensual = consensual (transparent) = non + consens + ual
Consensual is formed from 'consent' + '-ual' with a stem alternation ('consent' → 'consens') that can obscure the connection for some learners.
Etymology
Nonconsensual is formed from non- meaning 'not' and consent meaning 'agreement' or 'permission', and consent comes from a root that meant 'feel together'. So, nonconsensual means 'without agreement', which is why we use it for actions done without someone's permission.