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sodomized

 

[ ˈsɒdəˌmaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sexual act

Sodomized refers to the act of engaging in anal intercourse, especially when it is against the will of the individual involved. Historically, the term has been associated with the city of Sodom, which, according to the biblical narrative, was destroyed due to the immoral behavior of its inhabitants, including acts of sexual violence. The term can also imply a violation of consent and is often used in legal contexts to describe sexual assault. Additionally, it can refer to a broader range of sexual acts considered deviant or unacceptable in various cultures.

Synonyms

assaulted, raped, violated

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with having sodomized his partner.
  • Sodomized victims often suffer long-term psychological effects.
  • The laws historically penalized sodomized acts severely.
  • The trial revolved around accusations of having sodomized the victim.

Translations

Translations of the word "sodomized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sodomizado

🇮🇳 सोडोमाइज्ड

🇩🇪 sodomisiert

🇮🇩 disodomi

🇺🇦 содомізований

🇵🇱 sodomizowany

🇯🇵 ソドミーされた

🇫🇷 sodomisé

🇪🇸 sodomizado

🇹🇷 sodomize edilmiş

🇰🇷 소돔화된

🇸🇦 مُعَذَّب

🇨🇿 sodomizovaný

🇸🇰 sodomizovaný

🇨🇳 被强奸

🇸🇮 sodomiziran

🇮🇸 sodomíseraður

🇰🇿 содомизирленген

🇬🇪 სოდომიზებული

🇦🇿 sodomizə edilmiş

🇲🇽 sodomizado

Word origin

The term 'sodomized' originates from the biblical account of the city of Sodom, which is frequently referenced in discussions surrounding immorality, particularly sexual wrongdoing. The word 'Sodom' itself comes from Hebrew 'Sədōm', and the fate of the city serves as a moral warning against various forms of sinful behavior, especially those relating to sexual acts, leading to the modern connotation of the term. Over time, sodomy came to describe sexual acts that were seen as unnatural or immoral by societal standards, and this included anal intercourse, which was often criminalized in many cultures. The negative connotations surrounding the word have evolved, often reflecting societal attitudes toward sexual orientation, consent, and power dynamics. In legal contexts, sodomy has been a contentious issue, particularly in discussions of sexual rights and consent, leading to various laws across the world that address or criminalize sodomized acts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,487, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.