"regret rape" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} regret rape (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) Sexual intercourse that was consensual at the time but is later claimed to have been rape by a participant who regrets having taken part. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Synonyms: retroactive rape
    Sense id: en-regret_rape-en-noun-MGl4RtMk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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