koeng4 bou6強暴强暴
Jyutpingkoeng4 bou6
Yalekèuhng bouh
Definition
To rape; to force someone into sexual intercourse against their will.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, or news contexts rather than in casual daily conversation. When discussing such sensitive topics in a colloquial setting, people often use more descriptive or indirect phrasing to avoid the clinical nature of this word.
Examples
She said she was raped, it is truly tragic.
Who is so bold as to commit rape?
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer the tragedy of being raped
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe being forced to do something non-sexual, such as being coerced into a decision or an activity, as that would be a misuse of the term.
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