Definition of rape - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sexual violencecrime of forcing someone into sexual intercourse
- The victim reported the rape to the authorities.
2.
botanyTECH. UK Eurasian plant cultivated for seeds and oilTECH. UK
- Farmers grow rape for its valuable oil.
3.
severe damageRare destruction or spoiling of a place or countryRare
- The war led to the rape of the countryside.
4.
winemakingTECH. UK stalks and husks of grapes after winemakingTECH. UK
- The winery composts the rape after pressing grapes.
Verb
1.
sexual violenceforce someone to have sex without consent
- The criminal was arrested for raping the victim.
2.
abductionDated seize or abduct someone by forceDated
- The invaders raped the villagers during the attack.
3.
destructionRare plunder or destroy a place in warRare
- The army raped the city, leaving it in ruins.
Images of rape
Eurasian plant cultivated for seeds and oil
Expressions with rape
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the 1939 invasion and division of Poland by Germany and USSR
The book details the rape of Poland in 1939.
rape committed by multiple people
The victim reported a gang rape to the authorities.
whistle used to alert others of a sexual assault
She carried a rape whistle for safety.
individual under investigation for rape
The rape suspect was questioned by detectives for hours.
rape by an acquaintance during a date
She was a victim of date rape after the party.
drug used to make someone unable to resist sexual assault
He was arrested for using a date rape drug.
forced intercourse by one partner against the other's will
The court recognized marital rape as a serious criminal offense.
commit violent acts including sexual assault and looting
The invaders would rape and pillage the villages they conquered.
set of tools for collecting evidence after sexual assault
The hospital provided a rape kit for the examination.
social environment where sexual assault is excused or minimized
Rape culture makes it hard for victims to speak out.
oil from rapeseed used in cooking
Rape oil is often used in salad dressings.
unclear case of alleged rape with ambiguous consent
The case was described as gray rape due to conflicting testimonies.
supporting or condoning rape, used derogatively
The group's pro-rape stance sparked outrage and protests.
person who has suffered rape and may seek help or justice afterward
The counselor met with the rape victim to offer emotional support.
crime of trying to force sexual activity without actually completing it
He was arrested and charged with attempted rape after the attack.
legal finding of guilt for rape
The defendant faced a rape conviction after the trial.
collection of tools for sexual assault evidence collection
The hospital provided a rape test kit for the examination.
illegal adult sex with someone under consent age
The court found him guilty of statutory rape.
act of raping to change sexual orientation or gender identity
Corrective rape is a violation of human rights.
plant grown for oil, especially for cooking
Oilseed rape is widely grown for its seeds.
Origin of rape
Latin, rapere (seize)
Terms with rape included in their meaning
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criminal
person who commits rape
sexual harm
sexual violation or rape
industrial use
oil from rape seeds used in lubricants
date rape drug
drug used to make someone drowsy or disoriented
field crop
rape oil with a mild taste used in cooking
crime
rape committed by multiple people
crime
individual under investigation for rape
crime
rape by an acquaintance during a date
drugging
rape after drugging the victim in a social setting
court verdict
legal finding of guilt for rape
consent
unclear case of alleged rape with ambiguous consent
crime approval
supporting or condoning rape, used derogatively
crime
person who has suffered rape and may seek help or justice afterward
criminal act
one who commits rape
plant
rape plant known for yellow flowers
agriculture
seed of the rape plant used for oil
Examples of rape in a sentence
She spoke out about the trauma of the rape. Rape is harvested in late summer. The fields of rape bloomed brightly. The industrialization caused the rape of the landscape. The forest faced the rape of its resources. After the harvest, the rape is discarded.
Farmers use the rape as animal feed. The law punishes those who rape severely. She bravely testified against the man who raped her. The pirates attempted to rape the merchant ship. During the chaos, they tried to rape the noblewoman. Invaders raped the countryside, leaving nothing behind. The soldiers raped the village, taking all valuables.
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- French:viol, violer, ...
- German:Vergewaltigung, vergewaltigen, ...
- Italian:stupro, stuprare, ...
- Spanish:violación, violar, ...
- Portuguese:violação, estuprar, ...
- Chinese:强奸, 侵犯, ...
- Japanese:強姦, 強姦する, ...
- Arabic:اغتِصاب, اِغْتَصَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹנֵס, לֶאֱנוֹס, ...
- Russian:изнасилование, изнасиловать, ...
- Ukrainian:зґвалтування, ґвалтувати, ...
- Hindi:बलात्कार, बलात्कार करना, ...
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