rape 1 noun 1.  the   unlawful   compelling   of   a   person   through   physical   force   or   duress   to  have   sexual intercourse. 2. any   act   of   sexual   intercourse   that   is   forced   upon   a   person. 3. statutory rape . 4. an   act   of   plunder,   violent   seizure,   or   abuse;   despoliation;   violation: the   rape   of   the   countryside. 5. Archaic.   the   act   of   seizing   and   carrying   off   by   force. verb   (used   with   object) ,  raped,   raping. 6. to   force   to   have   sexual   intercourse. 7. to   plunder   (a   place);   despoil. 8. to   seize,   take,   or   carry   off   by   force. verb   (used   without   object) ,  raped,   raping. 9. to   commit   rape.