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- [rap-in, -ahyn]
- /ˈræp ɪn, -aɪn/
- /ˈræ.paɪn/
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- [rap-in, -ahyn]
- /ˈræp ɪn, -aɪn/
Definitions of rapine word
- noun rapine the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder. 1
- noun rapine pillage, seizure of property in warfare 1
- noun rapine the seizure of property by force; pillage 0
- noun rapine the act of seizing and carrying off by force others' property; plunder; pillage 0
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Origin of rapine
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin rapīna robbery, pillage. See rape1, -ine2
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Parts of speech for Rapine
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rapine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rapine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rapine
noun rapine
- blood and guts — dealing with or depicting war or violence, especially in a lurid manner: a blood-and-guts movie.
- blood bath — a killing of many people; massacre
- bootlegging — alcoholic liquor unlawfully made, sold, or transported, without registration or payment of taxes.
- carnage — Carnage is the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in a war.
- depredation — The depredations of a person, animal, or force are their harmful actions, which usually involve taking or damaging something.
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