Molest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈlɛst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Molest is a verb meaning To sexually assault or sexually harass.
Meaning
To sexually assault or sexually harass.
More Meanings
- (dated) To annoy, trouble, or afflict.
- (dated) To disturb or tamper with.
Example Sentences
They have molested the church with needless opposition.
A person must not delay, obstruct, hinder or molest an authorized officer who is performing a function under this Regulation.
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.
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.
Word Forms
- molests
- molesting
- molested
Synonyms for molest
Depending on context, synonyms include diddle, touch, bother, disturb, aggravate, annoy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harass, provoke, hassle, chivvy, harry, chevy.
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Sources & Attribution
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