Pederast
noun
A man who has sexual relationships with young boys.
The police arrested the man when they discovered he was a pederast.

Often appears as...
- convicted pederast
- accused pederast
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
noun
A man who has sexual relationships with young boys.
The police arrested the man when they discovered he was a pederast.

Often appears as...
- convicted pederast
- accused pederast
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
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Legal Implications
Understanding 'pederast' implies awareness of serious legal consequences for such behavior.

During the trial, the term 'pederast' was used to charge the offender.
Negative Connotation
'Pederast' has a strongly negative connotation and denotes a criminal act, indicating societal disapproval.

The article highlighted the social outrage towards the convicted pederast.
Sensitive Topic
When discussing or using the word 'pederast,' be aware it's a sensitive and potentially triggering topic.

The teacher warned students about the sensitive nature of the word 'pederast' before the lecture.
Legal Implications
Understanding 'pederast' implies awareness of serious legal consequences for such behavior.

During the trial, the term 'pederast' was used to charge the offender.
Negative Connotation
'Pederast' has a strongly negative connotation and denotes a criminal act, indicating societal disapproval.

The article highlighted the social outrage towards the convicted pederast.
Sensitive Topic
When discussing or using the word 'pederast,' be aware it's a sensitive and potentially triggering topic.

The teacher warned students about the sensitive nature of the word 'pederast' before the lecture.
Legal Implications
Understanding 'pederast' implies awareness of serious legal consequences for such behavior.

During the trial, the term 'pederast' was used to charge the offender.
Negative Connotation
'Pederast' has a strongly negative connotation and denotes a criminal act, indicating societal disapproval.

The article highlighted the social outrage towards the convicted pederast.
Sensitive Topic
When discussing or using the word 'pederast,' be aware it's a sensitive and potentially triggering topic.

The teacher warned students about the sensitive nature of the word 'pederast' before the lecture.
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