rape [reyp] Pronunciation Key noun, verb, raped, rap·ing.
-noun
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. statutory rape.
4. an act of plunder, violent seizure, or abuse; despoliation; violation: the rape of the countryside.
5. Archaic. the act of seizing and carrying off by force.
-verb (used with object)
6. to force to have sexual intercourse.
7. to plunder (a place); despoil.
8. to seize, take, or carry off by force.
-verb (used without object)
9. to commit rape.
[Origin: 1250-1300; (v.) ME rapen this
AdamJack
rape is awesome.