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pro-rape

pro-rape

1 9.9
Support for sexual violence against someone
  • adjective
  • /proʊ-reɪp/
  • Offensive
: pro-violación
  • The activist condemned the pro-rape rhetoric found on certain online forums.

Examples

  • There was public outrage over the pro-rape comments made by the official.

  • Don't support any pro-rape ideologies!

  • The organization takes a strong stance against any pro-rape attitudes or behavior.

  • The pro-rape comments sparked a nationwide debate.

  • The organization takes a strong stance against any pro-rape attitudes or behavior.

  • There was public outrage over the pro-rape comments made by the official.

  • The pro-rape rhetoric found on social media is deeply disturbing.

Surface Forms

pro-rape positive

Morphology

pro-rape = rape (transparent) = pro + rape

The prefix 'pro-' straightforwardly means 'favoring or supporting', so the adjective is directly interpretable from the noun 'rape'.

Etymology

Pro-rape combines pro- meaning 'for' or 'in favor of', the same pro- you see in pro-choice, and rape. So it means 'supporting rape' and is used as a strong, offensive label for people or ideas that defend or excuse that crime.