stupro

rape

noun STOO-proh Rare

Origin: Latin stuprum (dishonour, illicit sexual act).

Usage Note

Stupro is the standard legal and journalistic term for rape in Italian; violenza sessuale is the broader legal category. The verb is stuprare. It is a direct descendant of Latin stuprum, which denoted any act of sexual dishonour. Use requires sensitivity to register; it appears routinely in news and legal contexts without euphemism.

Examples

"La polizia ha arrestato l'uomo per stupro."

Natural Translation

The police arrested the man for rape.

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