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ravishment vs statutory rape

statutory rape vs ravishment

ravishment and statutory rape both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ravishment Yes No No No
statutory rape Yes No No No
As nouns, statutory rape is a hyponym of ravishment; that is, statutory rape is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ravishment:
  • ravishment: the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will
  • statutory rape: sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly)
Other hyponyms of ravishment include date rape, carnal abuse.
ravishment (noun) statutory rape (noun)
the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly)
a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment
Difference between ravishment and statutory rape

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