1. Definition & Meaning
- Rape (noun): Non‑consensual sexual intercourse or other sexual acts carried out against someone by force, threat, or manipulation.
- Rape (verb): To force someone into sexual intercourse or sexual acts against their will.
2. Pronunciation
- IPA: /reɪp/
- Syllable: one-syllable word, pronounced like “r‑ape.”
3. Grammatical Formation
| Part of Speech | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | rape / reɪp/ | “She reported the rape.” |
| Verb | rape, rapes, raping, raped | “He was accused of raping her.” |
4. Synonyms (comma‑separated)
sexual assault, violation, molestation, coercion, abuse
5. Antonyms (comma‑separated)
consent, respect, agreement, permission
6. Related Terms
- Statutory rape: Sexual activity where one person is below the age of legal consent.
- Date rape: Sexual assault occurring in the context of a dating situation.
- Rape kit: A collection of evidence‑gathering tools used by medical professionals after an assault.
- Sexual violence: An umbrella term including rape and other non‑consensual acts.
7. Common Collocations
- rape victim
- rape case
- date rape
- to report a rape
- rape crisis center
- marital rape
- rape culture
8. Idiomatic Usage & Expressions
- The rape of the commons: A metaphor for the over‑exploitation of shared resources.
- Rape and pillage: To violently rob and destroy, originally describing wartime behavior.
9. Sample Sentences
- Noun: “The survivor received support from a rape crisis center.”
- Verb: “The perpetrator was found guilty of raping his coworker.”
- Collocation: “Date rape often involves drugs or alcohol to incapacitate the victim.”
- Idiom: “Environmentalists warn against the rape of the commons, urging sustainable practices.”