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rape

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rape

1 the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse

  • an international law defining rape as a war crime
Synonyms of rape

assault, ravishment, sexual assault, violation
Words Related to rape

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 legend of the rape of the Sabine women by the ancient Romans was frequently depicted in classical art
Synonyms of rape

abduction, hijacking (also highjacking), kidnapping (also kidnaping), snatch [slang]
Words Related to rape

impressment, seizure, shanghaiing

rape

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of rape

to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent

  • the defendant accused of raping the victim
Synonyms of rape

assault, force, ravish, violate
Words Related to rape

date rape

gang rape

molest

paw

defile, deflower

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