Synonyms of molest

molest

verb

as in to mistreat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistreat
• violate
• harass
• manhandle
• maltreat
• brutalize
• injure
• bully
• outrage
• oppress
• ill-treat
• harm
• persecute
• torment
• abuse
• victimize
• misuse
• mishandle
• torture
• ill-use
• hurt
• wrong
• mess over
• work (over)
• kick around
• beat (up)
• rough (up)
• burn
• sandbag
• mess (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• foster
• care (for)
• nurture
• cherish
• baby
• indulge
• gratify
• spoil
• favor
• cater (to)
• pamper
• humor
• coddle
• mollycoddle