rape
1unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the person subjected to such penetration.: See also sexual assault.
an act of plunder, violent seizure, or abuse; despoliation; violation: the rape of the countryside.
Archaic. the act of seizing and carrying off by force: The rape of the Sabine women is the subject of several classical sculptures and paintings that depict Roman soldiers kidnapping unwilling brides.
to commit the crime of rape on (a person).
Informal: Offensive. to totally defeat, wreck, dominate, or decimate.
Archaic. to seize, take, or carry off by force.
to commit rape.
Origin of rape
1usage note For rape
Other words from rape
- rap·a·ble, rape·a·ble, adjective
- rap·ist, rap·er, noun
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Other definitions for rape (2 of 3)
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2Other definitions for rape (3 of 3)
the residue of grapes, after the juice has been extracted, used as a filter in making vinegar.
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How to use rape in a sentence
The father, Jean Paul Kruse, was later charged with rape and sexual abuse.
When it comes to the increasing number of rape allegations leveled at Bill Cosby, the smoke is becoming impenetrable.
Butts, Brawls, and Bill Cosby: The Biggest Celebrity Scandals of 2014 | Kevin Fallon | December 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDean Todd arranged for me to sit behind a screen and talk about my rape for a group of student leaders and activists.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything | Liz Seccuro | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnother bombshell: There is no statute of limitations on rape in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything | Liz Seccuro | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was shocking to find out that the rape by Beebe was actually the last one of the night.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything | Liz Seccuro | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Murder, rape, arson, and a host of other atrocities are often the first evidence of a diseased brain.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanHe kept his promise, and then, after much entreaty, gave Helvetius a pinch of the powder—about as much as a rape-seed.
Witch, Warlock, and Magician | William Henry Davenport AdamsMiss Laura cleaned each cage, and gave each bird some mixed rape and canary seed.
Beautiful Joe | Marshall SaundersIn the Eleusinian mysteries the rape of Persephone by Pluto, the winter god, is portrayed.
The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races | Sanger Brown, IIThe rape of the Sabines is another incident suggesting the same conclusion.
Elements of Folk Psychology | Wilhelm Wundt
British Dictionary definitions for rape (1 of 3)
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the offence of forcing a person, esp a woman, to submit to sexual intercourse against that person's will: See also statutory rape
the act of despoiling a country in warfare; rapine
any violation or abuse: the rape of justice
archaic abduction: the rape of the Sabine women
to commit rape upon (a person)
(also intr) to plunder or despoil (a place) in war
archaic to carry off by force; abduct
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1British Dictionary definitions for rape (2 of 3)
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a Eurasian plant, Brassica napus, that has bright yellow flowers and is cultivated for its seeds, which yield a useful oil, and as a fodder plant: family Brassicaceae (crucifers): Also called: colza, cole
Origin of rape
2British Dictionary definitions for rape (3 of 3)
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(often plural) the skins and stalks of grapes left after wine-making: used in making vinegar
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