rape
/rˈeɪp/
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Definitions
Noun
Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop
Noun
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
Noun
the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
Verb
force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
Verb
destroy and strip of its possession; "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"
Synonyms
assault
Brassica napus
colza
despoil
dishonor
dishonour
outrage
plunder
rapine
ravish
ravishment
spoil
violate
violation
More General Terms
assail
assault
attack
destroy
mustard
pillage
pillaging
plundering
ruin
set on
sex crime
sex offense
sexual abuse
sexual assault