Rapist

/ˈreɪpɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who commits rape.

The police apprehended the rapist after an extensive investigation.

A criminal who engages in sexual assault against another person without consent.

Victims are often reluctant to report their assaults due to the stigma associated with being attacked by a rapist.

A person found guilty of the crime of rape.

After a lengthy trial, the rapist was sentenced to fifteen years in prison.

From the Latin 'rapere', meaning 'to seize or take by force'.

date rape

Rape that occurs during a date or social outing, where consent may be ambiguous.

rape culture

A society or environment where rape and sexual violence are normalized and excused.

survivor of rape

A person who has gone through the experience of rape and is working towards healing.

rape

The act of sexual assault, typically involving non-consensual sex.

sexual assault

Any unwanted sexual activity, including but not limited to rape.

victim

A person harmed as a result of the actions of another.

perp

The perp was caught on surveillance cameras.

predator

That place is known to attract predators.