take virginity

Frequency: 4.01.8 per million words

to be the person with whom someone has sexual intercourse for the first time, often with literary or forceful connotations

virginityVERB + VIRGINITY

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Examples (10)

  • The man who had taken her virginity disappeared shortly after.
  • Legend tells of a monster who would take the virginity of maidens in the forest.
  • He was proud to be the one who would take her virginity on their wedding night.
  • Some historical accounts suggest that rulers would sometimes forcefully take the virginity of their subjects.
  • She vowed that no one would ever take her virginity without her express permission.
  • It was a difficult decision, but she chose to let him take her virginity.
  • The old tale speaks of a sorcerer who could take a woman's virginity with a single glance.
  • He regretted the night he carelessly took her virginity, knowing he didn't truly love her.
  • The young prince was expected to take a bride's virginity to ensure the line of succession.
  • Many stories from that era describe villains who would take a woman's virginity as an act of conquest.