rape
n. C / U C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɹeɪp// UK //ɹˈeɪp// rape
n. the crime of forcing someone to have sex when they do not want to or have not agreed to it.
n. unlawful sexual activity and usually sexual intercourse carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against a person's will.
The victim reported the rape to the police immediately.
The legal system has evolved to ensure that survivors of rape receive better support during the trial process.
Legislative reforms aimed at broadening the definition of rape have focused on the central role of affirmative consent rather than the presence of physical resistance.
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the crime in general, but countable when referring to specific instances.