molest

Meaning

  1. To sexually assault or sexually harass.
  2. To annoy, trouble, or afflict.
  3. (obsolete) To disturb or tamper with.

Frequency

25k
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.

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