voyeur
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for voyeur, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who gets sexual gratification from secretly watching others undress or engage in intimate acts.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use voyeur
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French voyeur, from voir, "to see."
Full origin of voyeur →Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a 'voyeur' and someone who's just curious?
Curiosity is a general interest in others, while 'voyeur' implies a more intense, often secretive fixation on watching private, intimate, or dramatic moments in other people's lives.
What is 'voyeurism' and how does it relate to 'voyeur'?
'Voyeurism' is the noun describing the behavior or practice itself, while a 'voyeur' is the person who engages in it — the two words share the same root meaning.