Meaning
rape
- the crime of forcing someone to have sexual intercourse
In a sentence
La legge punisce severamente il reato di stupro.
The law severely punishes the crime of rape.
La vittima ha trovato il coraggio di denunciare lo stupro.
The victim found the courage to report the rape.
L'associazione offre sostegno a chi ha subito uno stupro.
The association offers support to those who have suffered a rape.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stupro | masculine · singular |
| stupri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- A grave criminal charge; in legal terminology often framed as 'violenza sessuale'.