rape
Meaning
To engage in non-consensual sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual violence, typically involving coercion, manipulation, or physical force, thereby violating the autonomy and dignity of the victim.
💡 The term "rape" is often misused in colloquial contexts to describe any unwanted sexual advance; however, it specifically refers to a severe criminal act with significant legal and psychological implications.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
attended
a
campus
workshop
yesterday
where
a
facilitator
calmly
explained
how
to
recognise
and
respect
consent
.
She
emphasised
that
to
rape
someone
is
a
serious
crime
that
violates
a
person's
autonomy
and
dignity
,
and
she
described
the
legal
definitions
in
simple
terms
.
Participants
listened
quietly
as
she
outlined
practical
steps
students
can
take
to
support
peers
,
report
incidents
and
access
confidential
resources
.
The
conversation
remained
measured
and
focused
on
prevention
,
making
it
clear
that
creating
a
safe
campus
requires
active
awareness
rather
than
fear
.
Afterward
,
several
students
thanked
the
facilitator
for
providing
clear
information
and
for
encouraging
respectful
behaviour
in
everyday
interactions
.
Common Phrases
perpetrate rape
consent in sexual relations
sexual violence prevention
Synonyms
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