What is another word for voyeurs?

Pronunciation: [vɔ͡ɪˈɜːz] (IPA)

Voyeurs is a term used to describe those who derive pleasure from observing others without their consent. Although there is no shortage of synonyms for this word, some commonly used ones include peeping Toms, prowlers, watchers, and spies. Other more obscure synonyms include scopophiles, snoops, and oglers. While some of these terms might have a different connotation or context, they are all used to describe individuals who indulge in the activity of watching others, often in a secretive and unethical manner. Regardless of the term used, voyeurism is a behavior that should never be tolerated or condoned.

What are the hypernyms for Voyeurs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Voyeurs

Those forward looking voyeurs of hundred years back must have felt cheated when mentally reversing their lot with the denizens of the 20th century.
"Sympathetic Magic"
Paul Cameron Brown
Hundreds of millions of viewers and voyeurs plug in to take a peep, to intrude upon what Truman innocently and honestly believes to be his privacy.
"Moral Deliberations in Modern Cinema"
Sam Vaknin
All those people out there in the shadows, watching the actors in the light, all those silent voyeurs as Bruce calls them.
"No Great Magic"
Fritz Reuter Leiber

Famous quotes with Voyeurs

  • The audience should feel like voyeurs. Their response is absolutely crucial.
    Alan Rickman

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