by plerbs argh sew gey July 12, 2017
Originally, the word rape was akin to rapine, rapture, raptor, and rapacious, and referred to the more general violations, such as looting, destruction, and capture of citizens that are inflicted upon a town or country during war, eg. the Rape of Nanking. Today, some dictionaries still define rape to include any serious and destructive assault against a person or community.
English rape was in use since the 14th century in the general sense of "seize prey, take by force," from raper, an Old French legal term for "to seize", in turn from Latin rapere "seize, carry off by force, abduct". The Latin term was also used for sexual violation, but only very rarely. The legendary event known as the "Rape of the Sabine Women", while ultimately motivated sexually, did not entail sexual violation of the Sabine women on the spot, who were rather abducted, and then implored by the Romans to marry them (as opposed to striking a deal with their fathers or brothers first, as would have been required by law).
Though the sexual connotation is today dominant, the word "rape" can be used in non-sexual context in literary English. In "the rape of the Silmarils" in J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Silmarillion", the word "rape" is used with its old meaning of "seizing and taking away". In Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock, the word "rape" is used hyperbolically, exaggerating a trivial violation against a person. Compare also the adjective rapacious which retains the generic meaning.
Sometimes, the word rape is used colloquially to dysphemistically describe forms of non-sexual unwelcome conduct, or metaphorically referring to environmental destruction, possibly implying a female gender of the Earth (Gaia). Other than in literary usage discussed above, this use of the term is unrelated to the original sense of "abduction" or "carrying off" and implies a comparison with sexual violation. In "The Rape of Nanking" actual mass rape and mass murder is summarized by naming the city as the object of the rape.
English rape was in use since the 14th century in the general sense of "seize prey, take by force," from raper, an Old French legal term for "to seize", in turn from Latin rapere "seize, carry off by force, abduct". The Latin term was also used for sexual violation, but only very rarely. The legendary event known as the "Rape of the Sabine Women", while ultimately motivated sexually, did not entail sexual violation of the Sabine women on the spot, who were rather abducted, and then implored by the Romans to marry them (as opposed to striking a deal with their fathers or brothers first, as would have been required by law).
Though the sexual connotation is today dominant, the word "rape" can be used in non-sexual context in literary English. In "the rape of the Silmarils" in J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Silmarillion", the word "rape" is used with its old meaning of "seizing and taking away". In Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock, the word "rape" is used hyperbolically, exaggerating a trivial violation against a person. Compare also the adjective rapacious which retains the generic meaning.
Sometimes, the word rape is used colloquially to dysphemistically describe forms of non-sexual unwelcome conduct, or metaphorically referring to environmental destruction, possibly implying a female gender of the Earth (Gaia). Other than in literary usage discussed above, this use of the term is unrelated to the original sense of "abduction" or "carrying off" and implies a comparison with sexual violation. In "The Rape of Nanking" actual mass rape and mass murder is summarized by naming the city as the object of the rape.
by Ze Muffinman July 1, 2006
A serious form of sexual assault, almost universally illegal, generally regarded to involve forced sexual intercourse by one person upon another without their consent.
Most women beleive being raped is the worst possible thing that could possibly happen to them, and some claim they would rather be killed than raped.
In spite of this many credible studies have shown that up to 60% of women have fantasies about being raped, which just goes to show you really never can trust anything a women says.
Most women beleive being raped is the worst possible thing that could possibly happen to them, and some claim they would rather be killed than raped.
In spite of this many credible studies have shown that up to 60% of women have fantasies about being raped, which just goes to show you really never can trust anything a women says.
by El B@stardo February 12, 2009
Rape is when a male or female (or other) forces a sexual act upon another male or female (or other). This is an illegal act that is punishable by prison for up to a life sentence. It has been seen as not real, which is a completely disgusting thing to even think about, because a FORCED sexual act should not be thought as fake.
A common thought is that rape is performed only by men, which is completely false. Rape is something possible to all genders, as a victim or performer of the crime.
A common thought is that rape is performed only by men, which is completely false. Rape is something possible to all genders, as a victim or performer of the crime.
by newyorkrangers4lyfe July 18, 2017
A very bad crime in the real world, refers to forcing sex upon someone.
On any online game however, the meaning is changed from something completely different. It's interesting that one of the #1 internet insults is to attack someone's sexuality. But raped can be used in any sense, and will never, EVER be used by the rapee to accuse the rapist of being gay.
Word of warning, don't try and challenge that either...
On any online game however, the meaning is changed from something completely different. It's interesting that one of the #1 internet insults is to attack someone's sexuality. But raped can be used in any sense, and will never, EVER be used by the rapee to accuse the rapist of being gay.
Word of warning, don't try and challenge that either...
Example 1.
Rapist: *Headshots someone 8 consecutive matches with
a glock in counter-strike* "Dude, you just got raped!"
Rapee: "Sadface"
Example 2.
soon-to-be rapee: "It's team rockets on valhala, and
all the noobs on my team quit. I'm about to get
raped"
Rapist: *Headshots someone 8 consecutive matches with
a glock in counter-strike* "Dude, you just got raped!"
Rapee: "Sadface"
Example 2.
soon-to-be rapee: "It's team rockets on valhala, and
all the noobs on my team quit. I'm about to get
raped"
by teh frere May 26, 2009
by height May 6, 2003
1. A crime that involves forcing someone to have sexual intercourse with you. While it is generally seen as a crime committed by men against women, it can be commited by anyone against anyone.
2. Slang for someone who won by a lot, generally in video games.
2. Slang for someone who won by a lot, generally in video games.
1. The man was arrested under suspicion of raping the young woman.
2. I completely raped your ass in that Call of Duty game last night.
2. I completely raped your ass in that Call of Duty game last night.
by KingKong'sDingDong May 5, 2016