Rape
Rape noun - The unlawful or forcible carrying away of a person or animal.
Usage example: the legendary rape of the Sabine women by the ancient Romans was frequently depicted in classical art
Shanghaiing and rape are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shanghaiing" instead a noun "Rape".
Shanghaiing
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Used to knock out a Mook, to capture a hero or other good guy for evil purposes (such as shanghaiing them onto a ship), or more insidiously, for purposes of date rape.
Source: Slipping a Mickey
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Shanghaiing and Rape. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/rape/shanghaiing
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