rape

1 the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse the brutal rape of a young woman a conviction for rape Synonyms assault, ravishment, sexual assault, violation Related Words acquaintance rape, date rape, statutory rape; gang rape; indecent assault, molestation; defilement, deflowering

2 the unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal the legendary rape of the Sabine women by the ancient Romans was frequently depicted in classical art Synonyms hijacking (also highjacking), kidnapping (also kidnaping), abduction, snatch [slang]Related Words impressment, seizure, shanghaiing

to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent a woman was raped in that alley last night Synonyms assault, force, outrage, ravish, violate Related Words date rape; gang rape; molest; paw; defile, deflower