voyeurism

/vwɪˈʊərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of spying on people engaged in intimate behaviors, such as sex, or the act of obtaining sexual gratification from watching others without their consent.

“The media’s coverage of the celebrity’s private life was an example of voyeurism.”

Synonyms

  • peeping Tom
  • scopophilia

Antonyms

  • discretion
  • modesty