Synonyms for

Raped

Verb / reɪpt / Another word for raped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To force someone to have sex against their will.

Synonyms & similar words

ravish ravaged pink dishonour despoil rap rape pillaged tap dishonor assault knap despoiled plunder violate outrage knock spoil sacked assaulted violated molested attacked forced coerced abused harassed injured hurt damaged ravished defiled outraged debauched dishonored seduced spoiled despoiled

Synonyms by register

Formal

assaulted violated abused molested

Informal

molested screwed taken advantage of done wrong

Literary

despoiled ravished defiled

Antonyms

protected defended rescued liberated freed aided assisted

Common collocations

  • allegedly raped
  • sexually raped
  • brutally raped
  • attempted rape
  • rape victim
  • rape crisis
  • rape culture
  • rape survivor

Word family

noun rape
verb rape
adjective rapist

Usage note

This word is a highly sensitive and offensive term referring to sexual assault. Its use should be approached with extreme caution and sensitivity, often in legal or news contexts, or when discussing the act itself.

Example sentences

  1. She was raped by a stranger in the park.
  2. The victim was left traumatized after being raped.
  3. Rape is a heinous crime that should never be excused.
  4. The perpetrator was caught and sentenced to life in prison for the rape.
  5. It is never the victim's fault when they are raped.

Quotes

  • Rape is a crime against the person, not against the state.
  • Rape is the only crime in which the victim becomes the accused.
  • Rape is a more heinous crime than murder since the rape victim dies throughout the period the rapist lives.

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