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rapist

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Definition of rapist

as in predator

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Recent Examples of rapist No longer is Cady an unrepentant rapist whom the lawyer Sam sent away, horrified by Cady’s violence and concerned about what men like Cady could do to Bowden’s own teenage daughter. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Serial Westport rapist Gary Lee Jackman has died, according to an announcement from the Missouri Department of Corrections. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 In the midst of the investigation, police received several tips — including from one of Napper's neighbors and another community member — saying that the description of the Green Chain rapist resembled Napper. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Pratt, like his fellow former reality TV star, has promised to lock up the city’s violent criminals, addicts, and rapists if he’s elected. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapist

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Noun

The actor resists framing her character as either predator or victim.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Part of what makes 764 and other Nihilistic Violent Extremist groups so terrifying is that in addition to grooming minor victims, members also intentionally recruit and radicalize juveniles to become predators themselves, according to the FBI.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

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But in the meantime, on their nut-selling quest, Zuriko and Gela are unfortunately — though perhaps inevitably, given that in these parts Murphy’s law is the only one strictly observed — waylaid by highway robbers.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
The film, notable for seeing the robbers escape in Mini Coopers before the inevitable double-crossing took place between the co-conspirators, did well at the box office, grossing $176 million worldwide.

— Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

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