Examples of rapist in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
No one wants a child rapist on the streets, but the issue is more complicated than one case, argues columnist Anita Chabria.
—
Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
British media have reported that murderer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, was responsible for the attack that ultimately led to Huntley's death.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Yet Dominique Pelicot appeared to have little trouble recruiting at least 72 rapists, who all presumably lived close by, all of them active on chatrooms on the dark web.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Advancements in ballistics analysis and cutting-edge DNA testing, combined with investigative genetic genealogy, were key to the breakthroughs, leading investigators across the country in their search for the serial killer and rapist.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rapist
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
British media have reported that murderer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, was responsible for the attack that ultimately led to Huntley's death.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Yet Dominique Pelicot appeared to have little trouble recruiting at least 72 rapists, who all presumably lived close by, all of them active on chatrooms on the dark web.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Advancements in ballistics analysis and cutting-edge DNA testing, combined with investigative genetic genealogy, were key to the breakthroughs, leading investigators across the country in their search for the serial killer and rapist.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rapist
Cite this Entry
“Rapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapist. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
rapist
noun
rap·ist
ˈrā-pəst 
: an individual who commits rape
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
