rapist

noun

rap·​ist ˈrā-pist How to pronounce rapist (audio)
plural rapists
: a person who rapes someone : a person who commits rape
a convicted rapist

Examples of rapist in a Sentence

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Go chase down murderers and rapists and drug dealers and violent offenders. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 Clips from the documentary include an interview with an alleged rapist, which is visually and vocally anonymized. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024 Protests against femicide Women around the world call for stronger measures to stop femicide— and justice for women who are killed by partners, family members and rapists. Fatma Tanis, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024 Kendrick made her directorial debut with the thriller Woman of the Hour about the serial killer and rapist Rodney Alcala. Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rapist 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapist was in 1867

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“Rapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapist. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

rapist

noun
rap·​ist ˈrā-pəst How to pronounce rapist (audio)
: an individual who commits rape
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