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molest

[ muh-lest ]
/ məˈlɛst /
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verb (used with object)

to bother, interfere with, or annoy.
to make indecent sexual advances to.
to assault sexually.

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Words related to molest

fondle, accost, maltreat, rape, injure, tease, frighten, harass, abuse, torment, persecute, scare, terrify, hinder, disturb, intrude, disorganize, displace, hurt, attack

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Origin of molest

1325–75; Middle English molesten < Latin molestāre to irk, derivative of molestus irksome; compare mōlēs mass, burden, trouble

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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, noun

Word Origin for molest

C14: from Latin molestāre to annoy, from molestus troublesome, from mōlēs mass
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