rape (n.)

  1. Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop

    [ Syn: colza , brassica napus ]

  2. the act of despoiling a country in warfare

    [ Syn: rapine ]

  3. the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will

    [ Syn: violation , assault , ravishment ]

    rape (v.)

  1. force (someone) to have sex against their will; The woman was raped on her way home at night

    [ Syn: ravish , violate , assault , dishonor , dishonour , outrage ]

  2. destroy and strip of its possession; The soldiers raped the beautiful country

    [ Syn: spoil , despoil , violate , plunder ]

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