rape

/reɪp/
verb
  1. To force someone to have sex against their will.
    • The suspect was charged with attempting to rape the victim.
    • In wartime, soldiers sometimes rape civilians as a tactic of terror.
    • The court convicted him for raping a woman in the park.
noun
  1. A plant with bright yellow flowers, grown for its seeds which are used to make oil (canola oil) and animal feed.
    • Rape is often rotated with wheat to keep the soil healthy.
    • The field was a brilliant yellow with blooming rape in the spring.
    • Farmers in the region grow rape for its oil-rich seeds.
  2. The crime of forcing someone to have sex against their will.
    • The organization provides support for survivors of rape.
    • She spoke out about her experience to raise awareness about rape.
    • The law imposes severe penalties for the crime of rape.
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