Definition of Ravish
Ravish
rav·ish


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
(literary) to fill someone or make them overcome with some intense emotion such as delight;

e.g. The gorgeous views would ravish even the most jaded observer.

(verb)
(old usage) to seize someone and carry them away, often using force/violence;

e.g. The enemy planned to ravish the young prince.

(verb)
to rob or plunder someone/something, especially (in dated and figurative usage) to rape a woman;

e.g. Armies used to ravish the cities they invaded. The man threatened to ravish her if she didn't follow his instructions.



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