noun
- a person who obtains sexual gratification from observing others without their knowledge
Usage: clinical/psychological term
Examples
- The privacy laws were strengthened to protect against voyeurs.
- Security cameras helped identify the voyeur in the apartment complex.
- She felt like someone was watching her and worried about a potential voyeur.
- The case involved a voyeur who had been secretly filming neighbors.
- Building managers installed better lighting to deter voyeurs.
- The psychology textbook discussed voyeuristic behavior patterns.