Ravishment Definition

ravishment
noun
  1. a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment
  2. the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will

"Ravishment" in song lyrics

See how ravishment is used in real songs:

  • "'Come, Philomel, that sing'st of ravishment,"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

Usage tips for "ravishment"

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