v.
Pronunciation: ' ra-vish
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English ravisshen, from Anglo-French raviss-, stem of ravir, from Vulgar Latin *rapire, alteration of Latin rapere to seize, rob ― more at RAPID
Date: 14th century
1 a : to seize and take away by violence b : to overcome with emotion (as joy or delight) < ravish ed by the scenic beauty> c : RAPE 2
2 : PLUNDER , ROB
– rav · ish · er noun
– rav · ish · ment \ -m ə nt \ noun