ravisher

Meanings

• noun

  One who seizes and carries off by force; a kidnapper or abductor.

  - "The ravisher seized the princess and carried her off to his castle."
  - "The police were able to apprehend the ravisher before he could escape."

• noun

  One who delights or enchants; a captivator.

  - "She was a ravisher of beauty and grace."
  - "The music was a ravisher of the senses."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ravisher
ravine , graveyard , mavish , cavish

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Variants

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ravish , ravished , ravisher , ravishers , ravishes , ravishing , ravishment , ravishments

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Etymology

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From Old French ravissier, meaning 'to seize and carry away', from ravir, meaning 'to seize, take away'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ravisher' is also used in astrology to describe a planet that aspects another planet in a way that intensifies its effects.

2. In the novel 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, the character Mr. Rochester is described as a ravisher of women's hearts.

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Related Concepts

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1. kidnapper: A person who seizes and carries off someone by force, with the intent to keep them captive or demand a ransom.

2. abductor: A person who seizes and carries off someone by force, especially a child or a spouse.

3. seducer: A person who uses deceit or charm to tempt someone into a relationship or to persuade them to do something.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ravisher' has been used to describe both kidnappers and those who captivate or enchant. One famous example is the character of Lord Ruthven in Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', who is described as a ravisher of women. In art, the term has been used to describe scenes of abduction or seduction.

How to Memorize "ravisher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person forcefully taking someone away, or imagine being captivated by someone's charm.
   - Visualize the sound 'ravisher' and associate it with the image.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of seizing or captivating.
   - Think of a person who has taken someone away against their will or a person who has captivated your heart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'ravisher', such as 'The ravisher of the princess was a fearsome knight.'
   - Use the acronym 'Ravishes' to remember the definition: 'R' for ravisher, 'A' for abductor, 'V' for captivator, 'I' for enchanter, 'S' for seducer, and 'H' for hijacker.

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