Ravish
(verb)
- To carry off by force; to abduct.
- To force (someone) to have sexual intercourse.
- To fill with great delight or pleasure; to transport with joy or admiration.
Origin:
From middle english ravisshen, from old french raviss-, stem of ravir ("to carry off by force, abduct, ravish"), from latin rapere ("to snatch, grab, carry off by force").
Examples:
- She was ravished by the beauty of the sunset.
- He was accused of ravishing the young woman.
- The young woman was ravished by the man's charm and good looks.
- The music ravished my soul.
- The play ravished the audience with its powerful performances.