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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Kitty's murderer was serial killer and rapist Winston Moseley. Jessica Sager, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Andrew Tate has criticized , after the Florida Governor said the alleged rapist and people trafficker was not welcome in Florida. Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Ross, who was helping other rape survivors all while trying to heal from her own trauma, received a letter from a man in prison asking for help on how not to be a rapist anymore. Holly Corbett, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 The ship's captain soon intervenes, shooting the rapist to death before ordering Spencer to clean up the bloody mess. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

rapist

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

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