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Definition of "exhibitionism" [exhibitionism]

  • The act or practice of deliberately behaving so as to attract attention. (noun)
  • Psychiatry A psychosexual disorder marked by the compulsive exposure of the genitals in public. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "exhibitionism" in a sentence
  • "This is not only the case in exhibitionism or voyeurism, but in sadism, too."
  • "It seems probable that a form of erotic symbolism somewhat similar to exhibitionism is to be found in the rare cases in which sexual gratification is derived from throwing ink, acid or other defiling liquids on women's dresses."
  • "One of the priests admitted at the time to sexual abuse and the others were prosecuted at the time for "exhibitionism" and a sexual act with a minor, a 17-year-old."