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Definition of: ravish
(rav′ish) v.t.
1. To fill with strong emotion, especially delight; enrapture.
2. To commit a rape upon.
3. To carry off (a woman) by force.
4. To seize and carry off by violence. [<OF raviss-, stem of ravir carry off <L rapere seize. Related to RAPE, RAPTURE.]
—rav′ish·er noun
—rav′ish·ing·ly adverb Synonyms: capitivate, charm, delight, enchant, enrapture, entrance, overjoy, transport. See ABUSE, CHARM1, POLLUTE, REJOICE.
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