Rape
(noun)
- An act of forcing someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent.
- An act of violence or aggression committed against someone, especially in a sexual manner.
Origin:
From middle english rape, from old english rāp, from latin rapum, rapum, from proto-indo-european *h₁h₂réh₂pō ("to seize").
Examples:
- Rape is a serious crime that can result in severe punishment.
- The perpetrator of the rape was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
- Survivors of rape often struggle with feelings of trauma and guilt.
- Rape is a violation of a person's bodily autonomy and human rights.
- The rape kit was used to gather evidence in the case.