rape whistle

Personal attack alarm

A rape whistle is a small, loud whistle carried as a personal safety device, intended to be blown to attract attention and summon help if someone is being attacked or feels threatened.

The term specifically references sexual assault, though such whistles serve as general emergency noisemakers.

They became popular on college campuses and in urban areas as a low-tech self-defense tool.

She keeps a rape whistle on her keychain when walking home late at night.

alarm

piercing

Penetrating or very sharp

blast · sound · noise · siren · alert · signal · audible · warning · attention-grabbing · loud

protection

self-defense

Protecting oneself from harm

  • pepper sprayCapsaicin-based defensive aerosol
  • taserHandheld electroshock device
  • maceBludgeon with flanged head

personal alarm · keychain · deterrent · defensive · prevention · escape · empowerment · precaution · vigilance · awareness

emergency

distress

Severe anxiety or suffering

  • panicUncontrollable sudden fear
  • dangerExposure to harm
  • sosDistress signal, lowercased

help · crisis · rescue · threat · 911 · emergency services · first responders · assistance · bystander · intervention

Opposites
protective vs. threatening intent

rape whistledate rape drug

Substance enabling sexual assault

weapon · chloroform · roofies · knife · brass knuckles

passive defense vs. active defense

rape whistlepepper spray

Capsaicin-based defensive aerosol

taser · stun gun · firearm · handgun · mace

alarm vs. silencing

rape whistlegag

Mouth restraint or jest

muzzle · silencer · duct tape · chloroform · suppressor

Family

rape, whistle, raped, rapes, raping, rapist, whistles, whistled, whistling

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13