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to rape
01
to force someone to have sex against their will, particularly by using violence or threatening them
Transitive: to rape sb
Examples
It is crucial for law enforcement to investigate cases promptly when someone is accused of raping another individual.
The survivor spoke bravely in court, recounting the details of the night she was raped.
02
to violently rob or destroy something
Transitive: to rape sth
Examples
The invaders came to rape the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.
The forest was raped by illegal loggers, leaving a barren landscape behind.
Rape
01
the criminal act of forcing someone to engage in sexual intercourse against their will
Examples
He was arrested for rape and sexual assault.
Victims of rape require immediate medical and psychological support.
02
the act of violently plundering or destroying a country, region, or property
Examples
The colonizers ' actions led to the rape of the countryside.
Historical accounts describe the rape of villages during the conflict.
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