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Definition of sodomize

sodomize

/ˈsɑː.də.maɪz/
(UK: sodomise)
sod · om · ize
Adjective:sodomitic
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Past Simple:sodomized
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Past Participle:sodomized
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Present Participle:sodomizing
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sodomize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To engage in or subject someone to sodomy, especially non-consensual anal or oral copulation.

Example

"The prosecutor presented medical evidence during the trial to prove that the defendant had sodomized the victim."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern legal and journalistic usage, the verb is most frequently employed in the context of non-consensual sexual assault, whereas historical statutes used it more broadly to describe any non-procreative sexual act.

• Nearby Words

sodding
sodium
sodom
sodomize
sodomy
sofa
sofabed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from Sodom, an ancient city described in the Book of Genesis as being destroyed by divine judgment for the wickedness of its inhabitants, combined with the verbal suffix -ize.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sodomize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sodomize
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