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Ravishment Definition & Meaning

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does ravishment mean?
a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
What part of speech is ravishment?
Ravishment is a noun.
How many definitions does ravishment have?
Ravishment has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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