noun
Uncommon
rapist
RAY-pihst
Rapist (noun) means a person who has committed rape. Example: “The court sentenced the rapist to fifteen years in prison.”
noun
1
A person who has committed rape.
"The court sentenced the rapist to fifteen years in prison."
"The victim identified her rapist in a police lineup."
How to use rapist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who has committed the crime of rape.
When to use it
A serious legal and news term, not used casually or as an insult in polite contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rapists
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What does “rapist” mean?
The word “rapist” means a person who has committed rape. In plain terms, someone who has committed the crime of rape.
How do you pronounce “rapist”?
“Rapist” is pronounced RAY-pihst (/ˈɹeɪ.pɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “rapist” in a sentence?
Here is “rapist” used in a sentence: “The court sentenced the rapist to fifteen years in prison.”
What part of speech is “rapist”?
“Rapist” is a noun.
Is “rapist” a common word?
“Rapist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
