ravish

UK
/ˈrævɪʃ/
US
/ˈrævɪʃ/

Translations

ravishverb
ravished
Past Simple
ravished
Past Participle
ravishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈrævɪʃ/
US
/ˈrævɪʃ/
The beautiful music seemed to ravish the audience.
Прекрасная музыка, казалось, восхищала публику.
The stunning view from the mountain top will ravish you.
Потрясающий вид с вершины горы очарует вас.
Additional translations

Definitions

ravishverb
To fill someone with intense delight or joy.
The breathtaking view from the mountaintop ravished the hikers.
To seize and carry off someone by force.
The invaders ravished the villagers, taking them away from their homes.
(archaic, law) To rape or sexually violate (someone).
In the medieval tale, the knight was punished for having ravished the maiden.