raped
v. C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹeɪpt// UK //ɹˈeɪpt// raped
v. to force someone to have sex against their will. This is a serious crime involving violence or threats.
v. to commit the crime of non-consensual sexual penetration through the use of force, threats, or coercion. Transitive; requires a direct object representing the victim.
The attacker was arrested for having raped several women.
The survivor testified in court about the night she was raped to ensure her attacker faced justice.
International law recognizes that when soldiers have raped civilians during wartime, it constitutes a war crime and a grave violation of human rights.
Usage
The verb is transitive and always takes a direct object. It is frequently used in the passive voice in news reporting.