English Dictionary
Definition of “ravish”
ravish (ˈrævɪʃ
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- (often passive) to give great delight to; enrapture
- to rape
- archaic to carry off by force
Alternative Forms
ˈravisher noun ˈravishment noun Word Origin
C13: from Old French ravir , from Latin rapere to seize
Synonyms
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enchant,
transport,
delight,
charm,
fascinate,
entrance,
captivate,
enrapture,
spellbind,
overjoy,
Quotations
"He in a few minutes ravished this fair creature, or at least would have ravished her, if she had not, by a timely compliance, prevented him"
Henry Fielding
Usage examples
You know what I mean, you run your hand down the small of his back and he knows it signals you want to ravish him in the car.
Sun, News of the World (2001)`Just you wait until you are my bride and I can ravish you on our first night.
Pizzey, Erin, For the Love of a Stranger (1994)
