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

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So my first experience with a white Hades was the day after a rapist came to office who defeated a far more qualified Black woman. Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025 Taking steps to ensure that alleged child rapists can stay in this country is nothing to be proud of. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025 Mace named all four of the alleged rapists and showed their photos. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025 Go chase down murderers and rapists and drug dealers and violent offenders. Ryan Lucas, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025 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 21 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

rapist

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

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