What is another word for rape?

Common synonyms for rape include spoil, assault, plunder, dishonour, ravish.

What is the opposite of rape?

Antonyms of rape include consent, pleasure, agreement, willingness, acquiescence.

Synonyms for

/ reɪp / Another word for rape — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

spoil assault plunder dishonour ravish violation rapine violate brassicanapus colza despoil outrage ravishment dishonor

Formal

violation assault molestation defilement

Informal

assault molest violate

Literary

despoil ravish violate

consent pleasure agreement willingness acquiescence compliance

noun rape

verb rape

adjective rapist

Usage note

This word is highly sensitive and carries strong negative connotations. It refers to a specific and serious crime of sexual violence.

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