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voyeurism Synonyms

Another word for voyeurism

Choosing another word for voyeurism depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The enjoyment of seeing the private lives, pain, or distress of other people, especially through media or entertainment.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that the reality television show relied heavily on public prying to boost its ratings."

Strong
prying
snooping
Weak
nosiness

• noun (Context 2)

The practice of gaining sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity.

Usage Example

"The psychological study examined the underlying causes and legal implications of clinical scopophilia."

Strongest
scopophilia
scoptophilia

Opposites of voyeurism

The opposite of voyeurism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

exhibitionism
discretion
See all opposites of voyeurism

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Voyeurism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/voyeurism
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