vergewaltigen
Translation
to rape, to violate
Examples
Er wurde angeklagt, eine Frau vergewaltigt zu haben.
He was accused of having raped a woman.
Das Opfer wurde brutal vergewaltigt.
The victim was brutally raped.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to rape (sb.) The perpetrator raped the victim.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schänden, missbrauchen
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix with negative or forceful connotation) + 'Gewalt' (violence, force). Literally 'to apply force/violence to someone'.
Memory Tips
Notice the word 'Gewalt' (violence) inside it. The prefix 'ver-' turns it into this specific, violent act.