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Rapist: meaning, definitions and examples

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rapist

 

[ ˈreɪpɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal behavior

A rapist is an individual who commits rape, a crime involving the non-consensual sexual assault of another person. This act often involves coercion or force, leading to severe emotional and physical trauma for the victim. Rapists can be strangers or acquaintances of the victim.

Synonyms

assailant, offender, sexual predator

Examples of usage

  • The rapist was caught by the police after an extensive investigation.
  • She bravely testified against her rapist in court.
  • The community organized a rally to raise awareness about rapists and their impact.
  • Victims of a rapist often suffer long-term psychological effects.

Translations

Translations of the word "rapist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estuprador

🇮🇳 बलात्कारी

🇩🇪 Vergewaltiger

🇮🇩 pemerkosa

🇺🇦 гвалтівник

🇵🇱 gwałciciel

🇯🇵 強姦者

🇫🇷 violeur

🇪🇸 violador

🇹🇷 tecavüzcü

🇰🇷 강간범

🇸🇦 مغتصب

🇨🇿 znásilněný

🇸🇰 znásilňovateľ

🇨🇳 强奸犯

🇸🇮 posiljevalec

🇮🇸 nauðgöngumaður

🇰🇿 зорлық-зомбылық жасаушы

🇬🇪 გაუპატიურებელი

🇦🇿 zorlama

🇲🇽 violador

Word origin

The term 'rapist' originates from the Latin word 'rapere', meaning to seize or carry away. The word 'rape' itself has evolved over centuries; it was used in Middle English as 'rapen'. Originally, it referred to the abduction of a woman, with a focus on sexual violence as an extension of property crime. It wasn't until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that the legal definitions of rape expanded to include non-consensual acts, regardless of abduction. The introduction of 'rapist' into the vernacular reflects a society grappling with issues of consent and sexual violence, leading to greater awareness and legal definitions surrounding sexual crimes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,554, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.