rape

[ reyp ]

/ reɪp /

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noun

unlawful 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 victim.

statutory rape.

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.

verb (used with object), raped, rap·ing.

to commit the crime of rape on (a person).

to plunder (a place); despoil: The logging operation raped a wide tract of forest without regard for the environmental impact of their harvesting practices.

to seize, take, or carry off by force.

verb (used without object), raped, rap·ing.

to commit rape.

Nearby words

rapa nui, rapacious, rapacki, rapacki plan, rapallo, rape, rape culture, rape of lucrece, the, rape of the lock, the, rape oil, rapeseed

Origin of rape

1250–1300; (v.) Middle English rapen < Anglo-French raper < Latin rapere to seize, carry off by force, plunder; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French ra(a)p(e), derivative of raper

Related forms

rap·a·ble, rape·a·ble, adjectiverap·ist, rap·er, noun

Definition for rape (2 of 3)

rape

[ reyp ]

/ reɪp /

noun

a plant, Brassica napus, of the mustard family, whose leaves are used for food for hogs, sheep, etc., and whose seeds yield rape oil.

Origin of rape

1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin rāpum (neuter), rāpa (feminine) turnip; cognate with Greek rhápys

Definition for rape (3 of 3)

rape

[ reyp ]

/ reɪp /

noun

the residue of grapes, after the juice has been extracted, used as a filter in making vinegar.

Origin of rape

1590–1600; < French râpe < Germanic; compare Old High German raspōn to scrape

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Examples from the Web for rape

The father, Jean Paul Kruse, was later charged with rape and sexual abuse.
Judge: Rehoming Kids Is Trafficking|Tina Traster|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Dean 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|DAILY BEAST
Another 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|DAILY BEAST

It 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|DAILY BEAST
The Canadian field pea and the rape, also are good feed and produce the very best of pork.
Canada West 1914|Unknown
His failing had been intemperance, and his crime a "got up" case of rape.
Six Years in the Prisons of England|A Merchant - Anonymous
In the house they are fed on rape and poppy-seeds; they also readily eat the first universal paste.
The Natural History of Cage Birds|J. M. Bechstein
They are generally fed with rape and canary seed; but are soon accustomed to all the food of the aviary.
The Natural History of Cage Birds|J. M. Bechstein
In Somersetshire four men were hanged for rape and burglary.
History of England from the fall of Wolsey to the death of Elizabeth. Vol. III|James Anthony Froude

British Dictionary definitions for rape (1 of 3)

rape

/ (reɪp) /

noun

the offence of forcing a person, esp a woman, to submit to sexual intercourse against that person's willSee also statutory rape

the act of despoiling a country in warfare; rapine

any violation or abusethe rape of justice

archaic abductionthe rape of the Sabine women

verb (mainly tr)

to commit rape upon (a person)

(also intr) to plunder or despoil (a place) in war

archaic to carry off by force; abduct

Word Origin for rape

C14: from Latin rapere to seize

British Dictionary definitions for rape (2 of 3)

rape

/ (reɪp) /

noun

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

Word Origin for rape

C14: from Latin rāpum turnip

British Dictionary definitions for rape (3 of 3)

rape

/ (reɪp) /

noun

(often plural) the skins and stalks of grapes left after wine-making: used in making vinegar

Word Origin for rape

C17: from French râpe, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German raspōn to scrape together

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Medicine definitions for rape

rape

[ rāp ]

n.

The crime of forcing another person to submit to sex acts, especially sexual intercourse.

v.

To commit rape on.

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rap′ist n.

rape

noun

verb (used with object), raped, rap·ing.

verb (used without object), raped, rap·ing.

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