Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raper
noun
/ˈreɪpər/
Definition
A person who commits rape.
Examples
- The court sentenced the raper to several years in prison.
- Survivors of the attack spoke out bravely against the raper.
- It is important to support victims of violence and hold the raper accountable.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to an individual who engages in the act of sexual violence against another person, typically without consent.
Synonyms
- assailant
- sexual predator
- offender
