Phrase guide

have one's way with

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of have one's way (“to obtain the circumstances one wishes for, with somebody or something”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: have one's way

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To engage (as the more active or dominant partner) in sexual intercourse with, especially without the consent of one's partner; rape.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, idiomatic

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 強暴 /强暴 (qiángbào) — to engage in sexual intercourse
  • Finnish: maata — to engage in sexual intercourse
  • Polish: zmusić do seksu — to engage in sexual intercourse
  • Spanish: llevar al huerto — to engage in sexual intercourse
  • Spanish: pasar por la piedra — to engage in sexual intercourse