molest
[ muh-lest ]
/ məˈlɛst /
verb (used with object)
to bother, interfere with, or annoy.
to make indecent sexual advances to.
to assault sexually.
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1325–75; Middle English molesten < Latin molestāre to irk, derivative of molestus irksome; compare mōlēs mass, burden, trouble
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Of such as wandering near her secret bower, Molest her ancient solitary reign.
British Dictionary definitions for molest
molest
/ (məˈlɛst) /
verb (tr)
to disturb or annoy by malevolent interference
to accost or attack, esp with the intention of assaulting sexually
Derived forms of molest
molestation (ˌməʊlɛˈsteɪʃən), nounmolester, nounWord Origin for molest
C14: from Latin molestāre to annoy, from molestus troublesome, from mōlēs mass
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