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Ravisher

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rav·ish  (rvsh)
tr.v. rav·ished, rav·ish·ing, rav·ish·es
1. To seize and carry away by force.
2. To rape; violate.
3. To overwhelm with emotion; enrapture. See Synonyms at enrapture.
[Middle English ravisshen, from Old French ravir, raviss-, from Vulgar Latin *rapre, from Latin rapere, to seize; see rep- in Indo-European roots.]
ravish·er n.
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Noun1.Ravisherravisher - someone who assaults others sexually
debaucher, violator
debauchee, libertine, rounder - a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
2.ravisher - a very attractive or seductive looking woman
knockout, lulu, mantrap, stunner, peach, smasher, looker, beauty, sweetheart, dish
adult female, woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted"


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That is all very well, and enough for today; before we proceed further, someone must be informed that you know the ravisher of your wife.
The Three Musketeers by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
The ravisher stopped suddenly, his knees bent under him, and he fell with Teresa in his arms.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
The Diana in mid-stream waltzed round with as much grace as an old barn, and flew after her ravisher.
Falk - A Reminiscence by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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