molest
- To sexually assault or sexually harass.
- (dated) To annoy, trouble, or afflict.
- (obsolete) To disturb or tamper with.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/məˈlɛst/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English molesten, from Old French molester, from Latin molestō (“to trouble, annoy, molest”), from molestus (“troublesome”), from moles (“a burden, difficulty, labor, trouble”); see mole.
chevvy
do harm
ill treat
belästigen
molestar
molestare
molestar
harceler
rahatsız etmek
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