molestation
noun
touching a nonconsenting person, especially a child, in a sexual manner.
molestations
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pluralof molestation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Steinsapir, who emphasized that the alleged molestations took place in Jackson’s home, not in workplaces, replied, “Could my law firm tell me who I’m allowed to be with in my own home?”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
Delhi police records released in February showed a small drop in reported rapes and molestations last year, and 10% fall in offences against women overall.
From The Guardian ● May 4, 2017
To this the German version bears little resemblance: there was merely an orderly demonstration against "molestations" of German girls by Polish officials, and Gustav Gruebner was plugged for no reason at all.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Adelantado put a speedy stop to these molestations; but he determined to root out so formidable an adversary from the neighborhood.
From The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) by Washington Irving
The mace and nuts were very good, but must be injured by lying so long, owing to the molestations of the Hollanders, while we had no lime for preserving the nuts.
