1. carnal abuse(n = noun.act) - any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse);
is a kind of sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice
2. carnal abuse(n = noun.act) statutory rape - sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly);
is a kind of assault, rape, ravishment, violation
abuse, alcohol abuse, alcoholic abuse, alcoholism abuse, carnal, carnal knowledge, child abuse, drug abuse, drug of abuse, sexual abuse, substance abuse, unlawful carnal knowledge