Ravisher

Pronunciation: /ˈrævɪʃər/

Definitions of ravisher

noun a person who carries off another person by force; abductor or kidnapper

Example Sentences

A1 The ravisher stole her heart with his charming smile.

A2 The young woman was mesmerized by the ravisher's good looks.

B1 The ravisher's smooth talk and confident demeanor made him irresistible to many women.

B2 The notorious ravisher was finally caught and brought to justice.

C1 The ravisher's reputation as a seducer and heartbreaker preceded him wherever he went.

C2 Despite his reputation as a ravisher, he had a loyal following of admirers who couldn't resist his charm.

Examples of ravisher in a Sentence

formal The ravisher was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crimes.

informal I can't believe that ravisher got away with it for so long.

slang That ravisher is a real scumbag.

figurative The storm ravisher left a path of destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of ravisher

• past tense: ravished
• plural: ravishers
• comparative: more ravishing
• superlative: most ravishing
• present tense: ravishes
• future tense: will ravish
• perfect tense: have ravished
• continuous tense: is ravishing
• singular: ravisher
• positive degree: ravisher
• infinitive: to ravish
• gerund: ravishing
• participle: ravished

Origin and Evolution of ravisher

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ravisher' originated from the Old French word 'ravisser', which came from the Latin word 'rapere' meaning 'to seize or carry off by force'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ravisher' has evolved to primarily refer to someone who forcefully seizes or carries off another person, often for sexual purposes, without consent.