Meaning & Definition of Rape in English
English⟶
Rape
/rep/
noun
1. Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop
synonym:
- rape,
- colza,
- Brassica napus
2. The act of despoiling a country in warfare
synonym:
- rape,
- rapine
3. The crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
synonym:
- rape,
- violation,
- assault,
- ravishment
verb
1. Force (someone) to have sex against their will
- "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
synonym:
- rape,
- ravish,
- violate,
- assault,
- dishonor,
- dishonour,
- outrage
2. Destroy and strip of its possession
- "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"
synonym:
- rape,
- spoil,
- despoil,
- violate,
- plunder
Examples of using
I hold Mary in the basement and rape her every day.