ravishing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb force (someone) to have sex against their will
  2. verb hold spellbound
  3. adjective stunningly beautiful

Synonyms

rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
assail
Narrower (hyponyms)
gang-rape

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