: a person who rapes someone : a person who commits rape
a convicted rapist
Examples of rapist in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebFor years now, Democrats and the media have called Trump Hitler, racist, white supremacist, Nazi, rapist, threat to democracy and a dictator.—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 14 July 2024 By the end of the spree, the rapist’s attacks were spread out over 500 square miles of South Florida.—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2024 Two were raided on March 2 and March 3, leading to the escape of more than 4,000 inmates, many of them murderers and rapists.—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 June 2024 The Chevrolet El Camino driven by the rapist matched the description of one owned by Wilder.—Holly Baltz, USA TODAY, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for rapist
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