molest
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mo·lest
transitive verb \mə-ˈlest\Definition of MOLEST
1
: to annoy, disturb, or persecute especially with hostile intent or injurious effect
2
: to make annoying sexual advances to; especially : to force physical and usually sexual contact on
— mo·les·ta·tion \ˌmō-ˌles-ˈtā-shən, ˌmä-, -ləs-\ noun
— mo·lest·er \mə-ˈles-tər\ noun
Examples of MOLEST
- He was sent to jail for molesting children.
- It was illegal to molest, capture, or kill any of the animals in the park.
Origin of MOLEST
Middle English, from Anglo-French molester, from Latin molestare, from molestus burdensome, annoying; akin to Latin moles mass
First Known Use: 14th century
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