rape alarm

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A type of personal alarm intended to deter a sexual assault.

alarmADJECTIVE + ALARM

Categories:

rape

Examples (10)

  • She carries a rape alarm in her handbag for peace of mind.
  • The police advise students walking home late at night to carry a rape alarm.
  • When the attacker approached, she activated her rape alarm, and he fled.
  • During orientation week, the university distributed free rape alarms to all first-year students.
  • There is an ongoing debate about the effectiveness of a rape alarm as a deterrent.
  • You can buy a loud, compact rape alarm online or at most security shops.
  • A good rape alarm should emit a piercingly loud sound to attract attention.
  • Her parents bought her a rape alarm before she moved to the city for college.
  • The new legislation encourages the subsidized sale of personal safety devices, including rape alarms.
  • It's crucial to know how to use your rape alarm quickly in an emergency.