rapist
noun
rap·ist ˈrā-pist 
plural rapists
: a person who rapes someone : a person who commits rape
a convicted rapist
Word History
Etymology
rape entry 2 + -ist entry 1
First Known Use
1867, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
rapist
noun
rap·ist ˈrā-pəst
: an individual who commits rape
rapist
noun
as in raper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- raper
- predator
- robber
- molester
- aggressor
- assailant
- attacker
- invader
- assaulter
- raider
- mugger
- bushwhacker
- besieger
- ravager
- counterattacker