sexual predator
Habitual assault perpetrator
A sexual predator is someone who aggressively or habitually seeks out others for sexual exploitation or assault.
The term implies predatory behavior—stalking, manipulating, or targeting vulnerable people: He was known as a sexual predator long before any charges were filed.
Often used for repeat offenders, especially those who target children or abuse positions of power.
One who breaks rules
- perpetratorOne who commits wrongdoing
- sex offenderOne convicted of sexual crimes
- molesterOne who assaults sexually
- rapistOne who commits assault
pedophile · stalker · assailant · felon · convict · prosecution · conviction · sentence
Self-care for appearance
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- luringAttracting through enticement
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
deception · exploitation · intimidation · entrapment · isolation · gaslighting · blackmail · threats
Violent offensive act
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- molestationCriminal unwanted sexual contact
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- violationBreaking of rules
misconduct · voyeurism · exposure · lewdness · solicitation · cyberstalking · boundary violation · nonconsensual
One still alive after
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- reportingConveying documented information
therapy · recovery · PTSD · counseling · advocacy · support · healing · empowerment
Indicators of impending danger
- red flagsIndicators something's wrong
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
education · awareness · reporting · Megan's Law · registry · monitoring · supervision · restriction
offender
One who breaks rules
- perpetratorOne who commits wrongdoing
- sex offenderOne convicted of sexual crimes
- molesterOne who assaults sexually
rapist · pedophile · stalker · assailant · felon · convict · prosecution · conviction · sentence · registry
grooming
Self-care for appearance
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- luringAttracting through enticement
stalking · deception · exploitation · intimidation · entrapment · isolation · gaslighting · blackmail · threats · flattery
assault
Violent offensive act
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- molestationCriminal unwanted sexual contact
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
violation · misconduct · voyeurism · exposure · lewdness · solicitation · cyberstalking · boundary violation · nonconsensual · fondling
survivor
One still alive after
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
reporting · therapy · recovery · PTSD · counseling · advocacy · support · healing · empowerment · silence
warning signs
Indicators of impending danger
- red flagsIndicators something's wrong
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
vetting · education · awareness · reporting · Megan's Law · registry · monitoring · supervision · restriction · assessment
sexual predatorvictim
One harmed by another
survivor · prey · abuse survivor · target
sexual predatorprotector
One who safeguards others
child advocate · guardian · defender · ally · mandated reporter
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