26984 words

rapes

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
to force someone to have sex when they are unwilling, using violence or threatening behaviour:

Examples:

She was pulled from the car and raped.
An alleged sexual predator is on trial for raping a young man.
2
(an example of) the crime of forcefully having sex with someone against their wishes:

Examples:

He had committed several rapes.
He was convicted of rape.
3
destruction of the natural world, often for profit:

Examples:

The road builders were accused of the rape of the countryside.
4
a plant with yellow flowers from which oil and animal food are produced
5
to force someone to have sex when he or she is unwilling
6
Rape also means to damage or destroy something by using it in an unsuitable way:

Examples:

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