rape

Meanings

• noun, verb

  The forcible compression of a woman's body against her will, usually involving sexual intercourse. This can also refer to making another person submit to a unwanted and coercive sexual act.

  - "She was the victim of a brutal rape."
  - "He was arrested for raping a woman."
  - "The rape trauma syndrome affects many survivors of sexual assault."

• verb

  To commit or inflict rape upon.

  - "He raped her while she was asleep."
  - "The rapist was sentenced to life in prison."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rape
tape , cape , ape , grape , hape , fape , mape

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Variants

List of all variants of rape that leads to same result
rape , rapes , raped , raper , rapers , raping , acquaintance rape , acquaintance rapes , anti-rape , antirape , date raping , date rapist , date-rape , date-raped , date-rapes , date-raping , date rape , date rapes , date rape drug , date-rape drug , gang rape , gang rapes , gang-rape , gang-raped , gang-rapes , gang-raping

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French rapir, from rapere, to seize, carry away, from rapere, to seize, plunder, from rapax, rapacious.

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Trivia

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1. Rape is not limited to humans and has been documented in various animal species.

2. The term 'date rape' refers to sexual assault that occurs during a date or in a romantic context.

3. In some cultures, rape is still considered a lesser offense than other crimes, such as theft or robbery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexual assault: Sexual assault is a broader term that includes rape, as well as other forms of unwanted sexual contact, such as groping, fondling, and forced kissing.

2. Rape culture: Rape culture refers to a societal environment in which rape is prevalent and in which sexual violence is normalized and excused in the media and popular culture.

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Culture

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Rape is a violent crime that can have profound physical, emotional, and psychological consequences for survivors. It is often used as a weapon of power and control, and can occur in various contexts, including domestic violence, war, and sexual assault. Rape has been a topic of literary and artistic expression throughout history, with works such as Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales' and Milton's 'Paradise Lost' addressing the theme of rape in different ways.

How to Memorize "rape"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person forcing themselves on another person against their will, causing harm and trauma.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rape' with violence, power, and control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-A-P-E: R for Rape, A for Assault, P for Power, and E for Emotional trauma.

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