English noun: carnal abuse | |||
1. | carnal abuse (act) any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice | ||
2. | carnal abuse (act) sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly) | ||
Synonyms | statutory rape | ||
Broader (hypernym) | assault, rape, ravishment, violation | ||