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Voyeurism vs Exhibitionist - What's the difference?

voyeurism | exhibitionist |

As nouns the difference between voyeurism and exhibitionist

is that voyeurism is the derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly, especially when those being watched are undressed or engaging in sexual activity while exhibitionist is exhibitionist.

voyeurism

English

Noun

(wikipedia voyeurism) (en-noun)
  • The derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly, especially when those being watched are undressed or engaging in sexual activity.
  • (by extension) The derivation of satisfaction by obsessively watching or following sensational or sordid subjects.

    • Related terms

    * voyeur English words suffixed with -ism

    exhibitionist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who attempts to draw attention to himself or herself by his or her behaviour.
  • One who exposes his or her genitalia (or female nipples) in public.

    • Synonyms

    * flasher

    Related terms

    * exhibit * exhibitionism

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • compulsively seeking attention