rapist

noun

Definition of rapistnext
as in predator

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Recent Examples of rapist No longer is Cady an unrepentant rapist whom the lawyer Sam sent away, horrified by Cady’s violence and concerned about what men like Cady could do to Bowden’s own teenage daughter. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Serial Westport rapist Gary Lee Jackman has died, according to an announcement from the Missouri Department of Corrections. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 In the midst of the investigation, police received several tips — including from one of Napper's neighbors and another community member — saying that the description of the Green Chain rapist resembled Napper. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Pratt, like his fellow former reality TV star, has promised to lock up the city’s violent criminals, addicts, and rapists if he’s elected. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapist
  1. predator
  2. robber
Noun
  • The fox is Svalbard's only native terrestrial predator, apart from the polar bear.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Despite not being involved in the film, Hansen purchased preshow advertising on every screen showing Primetime, directing moviegoers to TruBlu, his streaming network focused on predator investigations, THR exclusively reported.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of predator
Noun
  • The robber has been described as standing between 5 feet, 5 inches and 5 feet, 6 inches tall.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Four were carjackers and one was an armed robber who stole from a 72-year-old man.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of robber

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“Rapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapist. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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