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- [rav-ish-muh nt]
- /ˈræv ɪʃ mənt/
- /ˈræ.vɪ.ʃmənt/
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- [rav-ish-muh nt]
- /ˈræv ɪʃ mənt/
Definitions of ravishment word
- noun ravishment rapture or ecstasy. 1
- noun ravishment violent removal. 1
- noun ravishment the forcible abduction of a woman. 1
- noun ravishment rape1 (def 1). 1
- abbreviation RAVISHMENT rape 1
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Origin of ravishment
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Middle French ravissement, equivalent to raviss- (see ravish) + -ment -ment
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Parts of speech for Ravishment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ravishment popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
ravishment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ravishment
noun ravishment
- bewitchment — the state of being bewitched
- carnal abuse — Law. any lascivious contact with the sexual organs of a child by an adult, especially without sexual intercourse.
- ecstasy — rapturous delight.
- glamour — the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks.
- molestation — to bother, interfere with, or annoy.
Antonyms for ravishment
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