Violador (en. Rapist)

/bjo.laˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who commits the crime of rape.
The violator was arrested following an exhaustive investigation.
El violador fue arrestado tras una exhaustiva investigación.
Someone who infringes on another person's rights in a sexual manner.
The community is in shock at the news of a serial violator.
La comunidad está en shock por la noticia de un violador en serie.

Etymology

From the verb 'to violate', which comes from the Latin 'violare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

serial violator
A person who commits multiple rapes over a specific period.
violador en serie
be reported as a violator
To be formally accused of committing the crime of rape.
ser denunciado como violador

Related Words

rape
Act of having sexual relations without consent.
violación
crime
Conduct prohibited by law.
delito
assault
Action of attacking someone violently.
agresión

Slang Meanings

Seeking a sexual relationship without consent.
That attitude is considered a 'violator' in her culture.
Esa actitud la considera un 'violador' en su cultura.
Colloquial terminology to describe someone who tries to take advantage of another.
Don't get close to him; we know him as a 'violator' here because of his behavior.
No te acerques a él, aquí lo conocemos como un 'violador' por sus actitudes.