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Synonyms of rape
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- an international law defining rape as a war crime
Synonyms for rape
Words Related to rape
- acquaintance rape,
- date rape,
- statutory rape
- gang rape
- indecent assault,
- molestation
- defilement,
- deflowering
- the legend of the rape of the Sabine women by the ancient Romans was frequently depicted in classical art
Synonyms for rape
- abduction,
- hijacking
- (also highjacking),
- kidnapping
- (also kidnaping),
- snatch
- [slang]
Words Related to rape
rape
verb
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“Rape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rape. Accessed 19 May. 2022.
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