molest

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈlɛst/

Verb

molest (molests, present participle molesting; past and past participle molested)

1. To annoy intentionally.
2. To disturb or tamper with.

   • They have molested the church with needless opposition.

3. To sexually assault or sexually harass, especially a minor.

Related terms

• molestation

Translations

• French: embêter
• German: belästigen
• Portuguese: molestar
• Russian: досажда́ть
• Spanish: molestar

Translations

• French: violer, abuser
• Portuguese: molestar
• Russian: совращать
• Spanish: acosar

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