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ravishment

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: ravishment

1
 n
the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
2
 n
a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: ravishment
1

n the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will

Synonyms:
assault, rape, violation
Types:
date rape
rape in which the rapist is known to the victim (as when they are on a date together)
carnal abuse, statutory rape
sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly)
Type of:
sex crime, sex offense, sexual abuse, sexual assault
a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat
2

n a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment

Synonyms:
entrancement
Type of:
delectation, delight
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
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