molestations

noun

plural of molestation
as in persecutions

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  1. persecutions
  2. tortures
  3. harassments
  4. offenses
  5. provocations
  6. torments
Noun
  • 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
  • The international film community—including the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice festivals and the American Cinematheque—spoke out against these persecutions.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of persecutions
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  • Tykes get slapped around, shot with arrows and dangled in traffic — tortures that are played seriously, but the shock of them allows you to guffaw.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • But such judgments often come from a place of distance—from people who have never lived under a theocracy that imprisons, tortures, and kills with impunity.
    — Nazanin Boniadi, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of tortures
Noun
  • The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of harassments
Noun
  • Sure, the three looked better as the season went on but opposing offenses still continued to attack, something that will surely happen again if there’s no improvement.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The case of Thomas Boukamp exemplifies this; his autism influenced his serious crimes and his catastrophic decision to self-represent, resulting in a life sentence far exceeding typical penalties for similar offenses.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of offenses
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  • The event didn’t come together, but his provocations got a lot of attention.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 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 provocations
Noun
  • So too did Trump spiritual advisor Paula White-Cain, who compared the president’s torments to those of Jesus.
    — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
  • In the face of such grave concerns, Alyoshka’s torments seem self-indulgent and frustrating, but his problem—whether to leave or stay—is far from insignificant.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of torments
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