Deflower

Pronunciation: /dɪˈflaʊər/

Definitions of deflower

verb to take away the virginity of; to deprive of chastity

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer deflowered the rose by carefully removing the petals.

A2 In some cultures, it is believed that a woman is deflowered on her wedding night.

B1 The ancient ritual involved deflowering the young maiden as a symbol of her transition into womanhood.

B2 The scandalous tabloid headline claimed that the celebrity had been deflowered by a famous actor.

C1 The novel's protagonist was deflowered by her lover in a moment of passion.

C2 The controversial film explores themes of sexuality and power through the act of deflowering.

Examples of deflower in a Sentence

formal The practice of deflowering young girls was once considered a rite of passage in some cultures.

informal I heard that Tom finally deflowered his girlfriend last night.

slang Did you hear about Sarah? She got deflowered at that party last weekend.

figurative The new CEO deflowered the company by implementing drastic changes to the business structure.

Grammatical Forms of deflower

• past tense: deflowered
• plural: deflowers
• comparative: more deflowered
• superlative: most deflowered
• present tense: deflowers
• future tense: will deflower
• perfect tense: has deflowered
• continuous tense: is deflowering
• singular: deflower
• positive degree: deflower
• infinitive: to deflower
• gerund: deflowering
• participle: deflowered

Origin and Evolution of deflower

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'deflower' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'deflorer' which means 'to despoil of flowers' or 'to deprive of virginity'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deflower' has evolved to primarily refer to the act of taking someone's virginity, specifically in a non-consensual or forceful manner. It is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe the act of ruining or spoiling something pure or innocent.