Associations to the word «Ravish»

Wiktionary

RAVISH, verb. (obsolete or archaic) To seize and carry away by violence; to snatch by force.
RAVISH, verb. (transitive) (usually passive) To transport with joy or delight; to delight to ecstasy.
RAVISH, verb. (transitive) (now rare) To rape.

Dictionary definition

RAVISH, verb. Force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night".
RAVISH, verb. Hold spellbound.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha