English dictionary

ravishment

/'r/&/v/I//S/m/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment

noun.feeling

Synonyms entrancement

Source: WordNet 3.0
the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will

noun.act

Synonyms assault rape violation

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of carrying away by force or against consent; abduction; as, the <i>ravishment</i> of children from their parents, of a ward from his guardian, or of a wife from her husband.

noun

Source: webster1913