voyeurism

/vɔɪˈjɜrɪzəm/
noun
  1. The practice of getting pleasure from watching others, especially in private situations, without their knowledge.
    • The film explores themes of voyeurism and the ethics of watching others.
    • New laws were introduced to combat voyeurism using hidden cameras.
    • The psychologist explained that voyeurism is considered a violation of privacy.
  2. An interest in watching the private lives or problems of others, often through media.
    • The documentary examined the voyeurism of tourists who visit disaster sites.
    • Some critics argue that reality television encourages voyeurism in its viewers.
    • The rise of social media has led to a culture of voyeurism where people share everything online.
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