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raping

/ræpɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does raping mean?

verb

To take or seize something suddenly and forcefully, often in a violent or illegal manner. To commit the crime of rape.

Example

"The police were accused of raping the suspect's rights by denying them access to a lawyer."

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