What does RAPES mean?

Heres the dictionary-style definition for "rapes": Rapes
  1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb
  2. Definitions:
    • noun: a plant of the cabbage family, typically with yellow flowers and long, narrow seed pods.
    • verb: (1) to force someone to have sex against their will; (2) to plunder or destroy.
  3. Pronunciations:
    • US: reyps
    • UK: reyps
  4. Origin and Usage:
    • The noun "rapes" comes from the Latin word "rapum," meaning "turnip." It was first used in the 14th century to describe the plant in the cabbage family.
    • The verb "rapes" comes from the Latin word "rapere," meaning "to seize." It was first used in the 16th century to describe the act of seizing or plundering.
    • The verb "rapes" is also commonly used to describe the act of sexual assault or non-consensual sex, and is considered a serious crime.
  5. Synonyms:
    • noun: canola, colza, oilseed, turnip rape
    • verb (plunder or destroy): pillage, loot, sack
    • verb (sexual assault): sexually assault, violate, abuse
  6. Related Words: apers, apres, asper, parse, pears, prase, presa, reaps, spare, spear
  7. Example Sentences:
    • The farmer grew a field of rapes for their oil-rich seeds.
    • The invading army rampaged through the countryside, raping and pillaging as they went.


Related 5 Letter Words List