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Synonyms & Similar Words
assault
attack
violation
abuse
molestation
mistreatment
exploitation
coercion
force
brutality
savagery
barbarity
cruelty
viciousness
atrocity
outrage
defilement
desecration
profanation
ravishment
seduction
debauchery
corruption
perversion
molestation
harassment
intimidation
subjugation
enslavement
oppression
persecution
Meaning of Rape
The primary meaning of the word "Rape" is the act of forcing someone to have sexual intercourse against their will.
Definitions
- The act of forcing someone to have sexual intercourse against their will, typically using violence or intimidation
- The act of taking something by force, especially in a violent or destructive manner
- In botany, a type of plant, especially the rape or oilseed rape, a bright-yellow flowering member of the cabbage family
Etymology of Rape
The word "Rape" originates from the Latin word "rapere," which means to seize or carry away by force
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of abduction or seizure, and its usage has evolved to include the specific act of forced sexual intercourse
Example Uses
- The victim reported the rape to the authorities, who immediately launched an investigation
- The company's financial records showed a rape of their assets by the corrupt CEO
- The farmer planted rape in the field, which bloomed into bright-yellow flowers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
consent
agreement
permission
acquiescence
compliance
cooperation
mutualism
reciprocity
harmony
concord
peace
tranquility
safety
security
protection
respect
courtesy
gallantry
chivalry
consideration
thoughtfulness