1. (n.) The quality or state of being violent; highly excited action, whether physical or moral; vehemence; impetuosity; force.

2. (n.) Injury done to that which is entitled to respect, reverence, or observance; profanation; infringement; unjust force; outrage; assault.

3. (n.) Ravishment; rape.

4. (v. t.) To assault; to injure; also, to bring by violence; to compel.

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