Sexual Assault Terminology

noun Knowledge is information or awareness gained through experience, study, or investigation.

• The defendant was charged with having carnal knowledge of a minor.
• I heard she got arrested for having carnal knowledge with that guy from the bar.
• Did you hear about Jake? He got caught getting carnal knowledge behind the school.
• Having carnal knowledge of a subject requires deep understanding and expertise.

noun the act of caressing or touching in a loving or sensual way

• The suspect was caught fondling himself in public and was immediately arrested.
• I caught my little brother fondling his action figures when he thought no one was watching.
• I can't believe he was caught fondling her at the party last night.
• The artist's hands moved delicately, fondling the clay as if it were alive.

noun rape committed by someone who is not a stranger to the victim

• Acquaintance rape is a serious crime that involves sexual assault by someone known to the victim.
• I heard about a case of acquaintance rape where the victim knew the perpetrator from work.
• Acquaintance rape is never okay, no matter how well you think you know the person.
• The betrayal felt after acquaintance rape is like a dagger in the heart of trust.