word
Rape
Rayp
/ˈreɪp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
rape
Dictionary meaning
The crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will.
Examples
- The soldiers raped the beautiful country.
- The criminal was punished harshly for raping their victim.
Synonyms: violation
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