gang rape

noun

: rape of one person by several attackers in succession

gang-rape

ˈgaŋ-ˌrāp 

transitive verb

Examples of gang rape in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The case has again highlighted concerns about women’s and girls’ safety in India, despite tougher laws introduced after the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman led to nationwide demonstrations. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Almost three years since mass murder, gang rapes, torture, beheadings and kidnappings of mostly young people enjoying a beautiful day at a music festival. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026

The International Criminal Court is investigating gang rapes and other crimes. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2026

At least six other incidents of people directly witnessing rapes and gang rapes are outlined in the report, with all of the witnesses describing victims being shot dead. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gang rape

• agape
• escape
• landscape
• lenape
• reshape
• seascape
• soundscape
• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape