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Meanings of rape in English

Russian
насильник
Portuguese
estupro
Spanish
violacion sexual
Catalan
violacions
Wikidata

Type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse without consent.

Related terms
насильник
Wikidata

A Eurasian cruciferous plant, Brassica napus, that is cultivated for its seeds, which yield a useful oil, and as a fodder plant.

Portuguese
estupro
Catalan
violació
Spanish
violación

The act of forcing sexual intercourse or other sexual activity upon another person against their will.

estupro
Portuguese
colza
Catalan
violació

Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop.

colza
Usage of rape in English
1
Second, police often fail to believe rape victims and conduct full investigations.
The Guardian
2
A common form of violence in the family unit is marital rape.
The South African
3
Reports of rape and domestic violence are increasing, according to Garda statistics.
The Irish Times
4
The same thing operates in rape, in burglary, and in other crimes.
Crime: Its Cause and Treatment
5
Examples mentioned include incest, rape porn, underage content or child abuse material.
Radio NZ
6
Anti-Hudood activists say that Pakistan's secular laws served rape victims far better.
Feminist dot com
7
Every single day the police receive over 100 cases of reported rape.
The South African
8
A rape conviction in France can carry a sentence of 15 years.
Reuters
9
Last month, the government introduced the new rape laws in an ordinance.
BBC
10
For rape cases, Thai law requires female officers to interview the victim.
Reuters
11
Besides, I use the utmost discretion in my rape of the house.
The Life of the Spider
12
He is also on trial in another rape case in Gujarat state.
Radio NZ
13
I remember that rape case you defended, but I missed the point.
Go Set a Watchman
14
Violating the human rights of rape victims is a very serious matter.
The Guardian
15
Under age sex case adjourned Seven years for Galway rape of student
The Irish Times
16
Media said a rod was used in the rape, causing internal injuries.
Reuters
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Common
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Common
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