Definition of Rapine

1. Noun. The act of despoiling a country in warfare.

Exact synonyms: Rape
Generic synonyms: Pillage, Pillaging, Plundering
Derivative terms: Rape

Definition of Rapine

1. n. The act of plundering; the seizing and carrying away of things by force; spoliation; pillage; plunder.

2. v. t. To plunder.

Definition of Rapine

1. the taking of property by force [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rapine

rapid demineralization
rapid eye movement
rapid eye movements
rapid eye movement sleep
rapid eye movement sleep
rapid film changer
rapid growth
rapid plasma reagin
rapid plasma reagin test
rapid transit
rapier
rapier
rapiered
rapiers
rapilli
rapine (current term)
rapines
raping
rapini
rapist
rapists
raploch
raplochs
Rapoport-Luebering shunt
Rapoport test
Rappaport's acinus
Rappaport classification
rapparee
rapparees
rapped

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