Thesaurus results for MOLESTATION

molestation

noun

Definition of molestation

as in persecution

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Recent Examples of molestation As for Jamal, he was convicted of child molestation in 2023 and is currently serving a prison sentence in Georgia. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Also in this week’s Screen Gab, our streaming recommendations include a series of brief historical videos that honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and a Netflix documentary that revisits Michael Jackson’s 2005 child molestation trial. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Earlier this year, Queen of Martyrs substitute teacher Brett Smith, a 43-year-old Tinley Park resident, was fired and charged after a history of child molestation allegations came to light. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 An investigation ensued and the police report uncovered significant information concerning not just the molestation of me but of many other boys over the years. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 Jackson was charged in a separate child molestation case in 2003 and acquitted on all counts after a 2005 trial. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026 The ranch was raided in 2003, and Jackson was subsequently charged on 10 criminal counts, including child molestation. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026

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In each case, a politician is appealing over institutional bodies’ heads to the people and framing the appeal itself as proof of his or her persecution.

— Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Anyone who thinks that the differences between these sects are minor is invited to read about the wars, massacres and persecutions that erupted between them in the 16th and 17th centuries.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of persecution

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Authorities said the basement of the former law enforcement officer’s home appeared to be used as a torture chamber.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
During searches, authorities also found what the SBU described as a basement resembling a torture chamber at the former law enforcement officer’s home.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of torture

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While the felony complaint focused on threats made to Demuth, the State Patrol also sought harassment restraining orders on behalf of Demuth and Anderson.

— Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
But more than half could picture quitting due to security concerns, and almost half accepted the possibility that harassment or hate speech could send them packing.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Definition of harassment

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Thomson’s book, coming late in his career, is more successful as a provocation than as a persuasive indictment of cinema.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Nevertheless, the movie’s influence and filmmaking acumen are undeniable, and any serious horror enthusiast needs to grapple with its provocations.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Definition of provocation

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