Paedophiliac

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /ˌpedəˈfɪliˌæk/

Definitions of paedophiliac

noun a person who is sexually attracted to children

Example Sentences

A1 He was arrested for being a paedophiliac.

A2 The community was shocked to discover that their neighbor was a paedophiliac.

B1 The paedophiliac was sentenced to prison for his crimes.

B2 The psychologist specialized in treating paedophiliacs.

C1 The documentary shed light on the psychology of paedophiliacs.

C2 The court mandated therapy for the paedophiliac to prevent further harm.

adjective relating to or characteristic of paedophilia

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a scary story about a paedophiliac man who was caught by the police.

A2 The movie had a subplot involving a paedophiliac character, which made me uncomfortable.

B1 The author's novel delves into the mind of a paedophiliac, exploring the complexities of their actions.

B2 The documentary shed light on the psychology of paedophiliac individuals and the challenges they face in society.

C1 The therapist specialized in treating paedophiliac tendencies, helping individuals overcome their harmful desires.

C2 The court case brought to light the disturbing actions of a prominent figure who was revealed to be a paedophiliac.

Examples of paedophiliac in a Sentence

formal The police were investigating a suspected paedophiliac who had been grooming children online.

informal I heard that guy is a paedophiliac, we need to stay away from him.

slang That dude is a total creep, definitely a paedophiliac.

figurative His obsession with collecting dolls was almost paedophiliac in nature.

Grammatical Forms of paedophiliac

past tense

was paedophiliac

plural

paedophiliacs

comparative

more paedophiliac

superlative

most paedophiliac

present tense

is paedophiliac

future tense

will be paedophiliac

perfect tense

has been paedophiliac

continuous tense

is being paedophiliac

singular

paedophiliac

positive degree

paedophiliac

infinitive

to be paedophiliac

gerund

being paedophiliac

participle

paedophiliac

Origin and Evolution of paedophiliac

First Known Use: 1886 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'paedophiliac' is derived from the Greek words 'pais' meaning child and 'philia' meaning love, and the suffix '-iac' indicating a person who has a particular condition or quality.
Evolution of the word: The term 'paedophiliac' was first used in the late 19th century to describe individuals who have a sexual attraction to children. Over time, the word has become associated with the criminal act of child sexual abuse, leading to a negative connotation and increased legal implications.