RAVISH


Meaning of RAVISH in English

v. 25B6; verb

(poetic/literary) he tried to ravish her : RAPE, sexually assault/abuse, violate, force oneself on, molest; archaic dishonour, defile.

(poetic/literary) you will be ravished by this wine : ENRAPTURE, enchant, delight, charm, entrance, enthral, captivate.

(archaic) her child was ravished from her breast : SEIZE, snatch, carry off/away, steal, abduct.

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