Etymology

constuprate

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Today it means: To rape, violate. Full definition →

First used 16th–17th c.Latin constuprātus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromconstuprātus
  2. English todayconstuprate

Borrowed from Latin constuprātus, perfect passive participle of constuprō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from con- + stuprum (“dishonor, shame”) + -ō.

First known use, by meaning

  • 16th–17th c. To rape, violate.

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