rape Definition

rape¹
noun

1. The crime of forcing a person, especially a woman, to have sexual intercourse against their will.
2. Violation, despoiling or abuse.

Thesaurus: violation, ravaging, defilement, desecration, spoliation, abuse.

verb raped, raping

1. To commit rape on someone.

Thesaurus: violate, assault, molest, debauch, deflower, force, ravish.
2. To violate or despoil, especially a country or place in wartime.

Derivative: rapist
noun

Etymology: 14c: from Latin rapere to seize and carry off.

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rape²
noun

1. The refuse of grapes left after wine-making and used in making vinegar.

Etymology: 17c: from French râpe.

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rape³
noun

1. oilseed rape.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin rapum turnip.