- rape1
- (rāp) [L. rapere to seize] nonconsensual sexual penetration of an individual, obtained by force or threat, or in cases in which the victim is not capable of consent.
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rape — rape1 [reıp] v [T] [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: rapere to seize ] to force someone to have sex, especially by using violence ▪ She had been raped and stabbed. rape 2 rape2 n [Sense: 1,3; Date: 1400 1500; Origin: RAPE1] [ … Dictionary of contemporary English
rape — rape1 rapable, rapeable, adj. rapist, raper, n. /rayp/, n., v., raped, raping. n. 1. the unlawful compelling of a woman through physical force or duress to have sexual intercourse. 2. any act of sexual intercourse that is forced upon a person. 3 … Universalium
rape — rape1 [ reıp ] noun ** 1. ) count or uncount the crime of forcing someone to have sex by using violence: She accused him of rape. He was arrested and charged with attempted rape. a ) only before noun relating to rape: a center that offers support … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rape — rape1 verb 1》 (of a man) force (another person) to have sexual intercourse with him against their will. 2》 spoil or destroy (a place). noun an act or the crime of rape. Derivatives raper noun (chiefly US). Origin ME (orig. denoting violent… … English new terms dictionary
rape — rape1 (De rapar). m. coloq. Rasura o corte de la barba hecho de prisa y sin cuidado. Le dieron un buen rape. al rape. loc. adv. Dicho de cortar el pelo: Al límite. 2. A la orilla o casi a raíz. rape2 (Del cat. rap). m. pejesapo … Diccionario de la lengua española
Spätrenaissance — Jacopo Pontormo: Kreuzabnahme Christi Der Begriff Manierismus (ital. maniera: Stil, Manier) bezeichnet seit Jacob Burckhardt in der Kunstgeschichte die Übergangsform zwischen der Renaissance und dem Barock in Malerei, Baukunst, Plastik … Deutsch Wikipedia
erepsin — [ē rep′sin] n. 〚Ger < L ereptus, pp. of eripere, to snatch away (< e , out + rapere, to snatch: see RAPE1) + Ger pepsin, PEPSIN〛 an enzyme mixture once thought to be one enzyme, secreted by the small intestine and involved in the breaking down of … Universalium
raper — See rape1. * * * … Universalium
rep- — To snatch. Suffixed zero grade form *rap yo . rapacious, rape1, rapid, rapine, rapt, ravage, raven2, ravin, ravish; erepsin, subreption, surreptitious, from … Universalium
assault — assaultable, adj. assaulter, n. /euh sawlt /, n. 1. a sudden, violent attack; onslaught: an assault on tradition. 2. Law. an unlawful physical attack upon another; an attempt or offer to do violence to another, with or without battery, as by… … Universalium
