What does molest mean?
Molest means To sexually assault or sexually harass..
Molest
/məˈlɛst/ · verb
Meaning
To sexually assault or sexually harass..
Definitions by Sense
- To sexually assault or sexually harass.
- (dated) To annoy, trouble, or afflict.
- (dated) To disturb or tamper with.
Example Sentences
At last he simmered down, choked out his explanations. And the news was indeed enormous. That afternoon, just three hours earlier, his younger sister, Gina, had been molested, debauched, as she crossed a children's playground in the park.
They have molested the church with needless opposition.
It was a true sanctuary. Once inside, the Faces were unreachable. Nothing could molest them. They were no longer the oppressed, wretched teen menials who must take orders, toe the line. Here they took command, they reigned.
A person must not delay, obstruct, hinder or molest an authorized officer who is performing a function under this Regulation.
Synonyms for molest
Antonyms for molest
Related Words
Word Forms
- molests
- molesting
- molested
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for molest?
Common synonyms include come on to, diddle, touch, bother.
What is the opposite of molest?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use molest in a sentence?
At last he simmered down, choked out his explanations. And the news was indeed enormous. That afternoon, just three hours earlier, his younger sister, Gina, had been molested, debauched, as she crossed a children's playground in the park.
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