Word
weinstein
Phoneticswe·in·stein
/ˈwaɪnˌstaɪn/
Definition
v. to force or trick someone into a sexual situation by using your power or position. It comes from the name of a famous movie producer who was caught doing this.
v. to subject someone to sexual harassment or assault by exploiting a professional power imbalance. Derived from the surname of Harvey Weinstein, it describes the systemic abuse of authority for sexual coercion.
Examples
“He tried to weinstein his way into her career.”
“The investigation revealed how the executive would weinstein young actors by promising them roles in exchange for private meetings.”
“The documentary explores how industry gatekeepers were able to weinstein vulnerable newcomers for decades before the collective shift in public accountability finally dismantled their protection.”
Examples
simple
“He tried to weinstein his way into her career.”
contextual
“The investigation revealed how the executive would weinstein young actors by promising them roles in exchange for private meetings.”
complex
“The documentary explores how industry gatekeepers were able to weinstein vulnerable newcomers for decades before the collective shift in public accountability finally dismantled their protection.”
Usage
Transitive; often used in informal or journalistic contexts to describe predatory behavior in professional settings.
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/weinstein