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Ravishment

The act of carrying away by force or against consent; abduction; as, the ravishment of children from their parents, of a ward from his guardian, or of a wife from her husband.

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Delectation 76% connected

Great pleasure; delight.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Delight 76% connected

A high degree of gratification of mind; a high- wrought state of pleasurable feeling; lively pleasure; extreme satisfaction; joy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Outrage 74% connected

To rage in excess of.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Outrage 74% connected

To rage in excess of.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Assault 92% connected

A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset; as, to make as…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Entrancement 92% connected

The act of entrancing, or the state of trance or ecstasy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rape 92% connected

Fruit, as grapes, plucked from the cluster.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Violation 92% connected

The act of violating, treating with violence, or injuring; the state of being violated.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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