ravishment

Noun

Meaning

The act of carrying away by force or against consent; abduction; as, the ravishment of children from their parents, of a ward from his guardian, or of a wife from her husband.

The state of being ravished; rapture; transport of delight; ecstasy.

The act of ravishing a woman; rape.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

assault violation rape entrancement elysium bliss felicity beatitude paradise glee rapture enchantment sexual abuse transport abuse
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Antonyms

depression blues heartache aggravation anxiety upset
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Hypernyms

sexual abuse delight delectation sexual assault sex crime sex offense

Hyponyms

date rape statutory rape carnal abuse

Examples

Holiness appeared to me to be of a sweet, pleasant, charming, serene, calm nature; which brought an inexpressible purity, brightness, peacefulness and ravishment to the soul. Jonathan Edwards (theologian)

The elect saw with ravishment the Most High precipitated into Hell, and Satan seated on the throne of the Lord. In conformity with the will of God which had cut them off from sorrow they sang in the ancient fashion the praises of their new Master. Anatole France

The eventual album version ("For The Victims Of Ravishment") would derive from the "Carnage" mix. Source: Internet

This version was shorter than any of the other versions at only 3 minutes, 27 seconds and went by the name "For The Victims Of Ravishment". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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