ravishment

English

Etymology

ravish +‎ -ment

Noun

ravishment (countable and uncountable, plural ravishments)

1. ecstasy
   • 1848, William Makepeace Thackeray, Vanity Fair, Chapter 4:

     Joseph Sedley, who was fond of music, and soft-hearted, was in a state of ravishment during the performance of the song, and profoundly touched at its conclusion.

2. seizure by force
3. (dated or BDSM) rape