rapist

noun

rap·​ist ˈrā-pist How to pronounce rapist (audio)
plural rapists
: a person who rapes someone : a person who commits rape
a convicted rapist

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Flint Whitlock, Denver Cartoon spreads false narrative The cartoon on the May 17 opinion page spreads a false narrative that Democrats want to free MS-13 gang members, rapists and murderers. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 May 2025 The rapist and serial killer couple were parents to daughters Charmaine, Heather, Anna Marie, Mae, Tara, Louise, Rosemary Jr. and Lucyanna and sons Stephen and Barry West. Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 May 2025 The pastor’s questionable advice: to speak to the father of the baby, her rapist. Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 16 May 2025 Lydia's favorite girl reports on Bell's abuse, then blames the aunt for willingly giving her and the other girls over to rapists. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapist

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rapist was in 1867

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“Rapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapist. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

rapist

noun
rap·​ist ˈrā-pəst How to pronounce rapist (audio)
: an individual who commits rape

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