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gate rape

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Aggressive security screening prior to aircraft boarding.

countable, derogatory, informal, uncountable

Examples

“Now, some women's advocates are referring to the situation as "Gate Rape" and speaking out against incidents like⟳ these so that other women don't have⟳ to endure the same humiliation.”
“Ever since the Thanksgiving rebellion over intrusive new pat-downs that some have⟳ dubbed “gate-rape,” Americans have⟳ been debating security requirements versus privacy rights.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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