molest

verb
UK: /məˈlest/
US: /məˈlest/

  1. To bother or annoy someone.

    1. Kids, please don't molest your sister; let her read her book.
    2. The constant buzzing of flies began to molest us as we tried to relax outside.

  2. To touch someone sexually without their permission.

    1. He was arrested for trying to molest a woman on the bus.
    2. The report detailed several instances in which the doctor attempted to molest patients.

Synonyms

harass annoy pester abuse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "molest" in English means: To bother or annoy someone., To touch someone sexually without their permission..

The phonetic transcription of "molest" is /məˈlest/ in British English and /məˈlest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "molest": harass, annoy, pester, abuse.

Example usage of "molest": "Kids, please don't molest your sister; let her read her book.". More examples on the page.