ravish

rav·ish | \ ˈra-vish

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ravished; ravishing; ravishes

Definition of ravish

transitive verb

1a : to seize and take away by violence

b : to overcome with emotion (such as joy or delight) ravished by the scenic beauty

c : rape entry 1 sense 1

2 : plunder, rob

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tales of Caribbean pirates who abducted fair maidens and ravished them without mercy travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza

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“Ravish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ravish. Accessed 29 Feb. 2020.

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ravish

rav·ish | \ ˈra-vish

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ravished; ravishing

Kids Definition of ravish

1 : to seize and take away by force

2 : to fill with joy or delight

ravish

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rav·ish | \ ˈra-vish

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