Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun carnal_abuse

2 senses of carnal abuse

Sense 1
carnal abuse -- (any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse))
       => sexual activity, sexual practice, sex, sex activity -- (activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat")

Sense 2
statutory rape, carnal abuse -- (sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly))
       => rape, violation, assault, ravishment -- (the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will)