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
rapists
noun
as in predators
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- predators
- rapers
- molesters
- robbers
- aggressors
- invaders
- muggers
- attackers
- assailants
- assaulters
- raiders
- ravagers
- bushwhackers
- besiegers
- counter-attackers
- counterattackers