rapists
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈɹeɪpɪsts// UK //ɹˈeɪpɪsts// rapists
n. people who force someone to have sex against their will. This is a very serious crime.
n. individuals who commit the crime of sexual assault involving nonconsensual penetration. Plural form of 'rapist'.
The police are working hard to catch the rapists.
New legislation was introduced to ensure that convicted rapists face longer prison sentences and stricter supervision after release.
The documentary explores the psychological profiles of serial rapists and the systemic failures that often allow their crimes to go undetected for years.
Usage
The plural form of the noun 'rapist'.