Ravish
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Definition
As a verb, “ravish” can mean to have vigorous sexual intercourse. In dated usage, it can also mean to rape.
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Sexual meaning of ravish
“Ravish” is a verb that can describe having vigorous sexual intercourse. The word also has a dated sexual sense meaning to rape.
Other meanings
Outside its sexual meanings, “ravish” has archaic or literary uses involving seizing or carrying something away by force, and a transitive use meaning to transport someone with joy or delight.