SINCE 1828
rapist
noun
rap·ist
| \ ˈrā-pist
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plural rapists
Definition of rapist
: a person who rapes someone : a person who commits rape
a convicted rapist
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rapist
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rapist
: a person who rapes someone : a person who commits rape
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rapist
noun
rap·ist
| \ ˈrā-pəst
\
\
Medical Definition of rapist
: an individual who commits rape
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