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deflower

 

[ dɪˈflaʊər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loss of virginity

To deflower means to take away a person's virginity, particularly in reference to a woman. This term is often associated with the sexual act of intercourse and carries a connotation of initiating someone into sexual experience. While it can also refer to the act of removing flowers from a plant, its primary usage in modern English tends to be more focused on the sexual implications. The term is somewhat archaic and can be viewed as objectifying.

Synonyms

defloration, devirginize, disvirginate

Examples of usage

  • He felt it was time to deflower his girlfriend.
  • The novel describes the moment when she was deflowered.
  • They believed that love should precede the act of deflowering.

Translations

Translations of the word "deflower" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desflorar

🇮🇳 कुंवारी करना

🇩🇪 entblühen

🇮🇩 menggugurkan

🇺🇦 обезцвітувати

🇵🇱 odkwitnąć

🇯🇵 花を散らす

🇫🇷 fleurir

🇪🇸 desflorar

🇹🇷 çiçek açmak

🇰🇷 꽃을 따다

🇸🇦 تفتح الزهور

🇨🇿 rozkvést

🇸🇰 rozkvitať

🇨🇳 开花

🇸🇮 cveteti

🇮🇸 blómstra

🇰🇿 гүлдеу

🇬🇪 ყვავილობა

🇦🇿 çiçəklənmək

🇲🇽 florecer

Etymology

The term 'deflower' appears to have originated in Middle English around the 14th century. It is a compound of 'de-' (meaning removal or reversal) and 'flower,' which in this context symbolizes virginity and purity, akin to the blooming of a flower. The idea behind deflowering is thus rooted in the metaphor of petals being removed from a flower as a loss of innocence or beauty. Historically, this term has been associated with the societal views on women's virginity, reflecting the complex and often problematic implications of sexuality. The word has transitioned through various usages over the centuries, but its most notable connotation remains linked to the sexual initiation of women, which reflects cultural attitudes towards female sexuality.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,594, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.