molest
Meaning
- To sexually assault or sexually harass.
- To annoy, trouble, or afflict.
- (obsolete) To disturb or tamper with.
Synonyms
chevvy
do wrong to
give trouble
harrass
intrude on
lay one’s hands on
throw into disorder
treat badly
commit an offense
thwart interfere with
eat on
do harm
flirt with
ill treat
Frequency
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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