raping
word · lemma: rape
Definition
The act of forcing someone to have sex without their consent; the present participle of 'rape.'
Usage & Nuances
Highly sensitive and formal/intense; used mainly in legal and journalistic contexts. Never used lightly or as slang. Collocates with 'crime,' 'charge,' 'accused of.' Avoid inappropriate or casual usage.
Spanish: violar (sexualmente) - cometer una violaciónPortuguese (BR): estuprar - cometer estuproPortuguese (PT): violar (sexualmente) - cometer uma violaçãoChinese (Simplified): 强奸Chinese (Traditional): 強姦Hindi: बलात्कार करनाArabic: اغتصابBengali: ধর্ষণ করাRussian: изнасилование - совершение изнасилованияJapanese: レイプすることVietnamese: hiếp dâmKorean: 강간Turkish: tecavüz etmekUrdu: زیادتی کرناIndonesian: memperkosa
Example Sentences
The police arrested the man for raping a woman.
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He was accused of raping his classmate.
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The news reported another case of raping last night.
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The survivor bravely testified about the trauma of raping.
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Stories of raping in the community have started important conversations about safety.
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The documentary sheds light on the harsh reality of raping worldwide.
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