noun
- Plural of frotteur; persons who practice frotteurism (a paraphilic disorder involving rubbing against others without consent).
Usage: clinical/psychological term; offensive when used to describe individuals; formal register
Examples
- Psychologists study the behavior of frotteurs to better understand paraphilic disorders.
- The criminal justice system addresses cases involving frotteurs in public spaces.
- Treatment programs for frotteurs focus on behavioral modification and impulse control.