First Known Use: 14th century
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ravish
verb rav·ish \ˈra-vish\
: to fill (someone) with pleasure, joy, or happiness
: to force (a woman) to have sex with you by using violence or the threat of violence
Full Definition of RAVISH
transitive verb
1
a : to seize and take away by violence b : to overcome with emotion (as joy or delight) <ravished by the scenic beauty> c : rape 2
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Origin of RAVISH
Middle English ravisshen, from Anglo-French raviss-, stem of ravir, from Vulgar Latin *rapire, alteration of Latin rapere to seize, rob — more at rapid
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RAVISHED Defined for Kids
ravish
verb rav·ish \ˈra-vish\
rav·ishedrav·ish·ing
Definition of RAVISH for Kids
1
: to seize and take away by force
2
: to fill with joy or delight
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