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mo·lest
 molest
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- pronunciation:
- m
lest
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
molests, molesting, molested |
| definition 1: |
to annoy, disturb, or attack.
- synonyms:
- annoy, assault, attack, trouble
- similar words:
- aggravate, disturb, harass, harry, persecute, pester, plague, torment
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| definition 2: |
to harass or attack sexually; make improper sexual advances to.
- synonyms:
- assault, rape, violate
- similar words:
- abuse, accost, affront, annoy, attack, bother, compromise, feel up, harass, insult, paw, proposition
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| related words: |
assault, bait, devil, outrage, ravish |
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| derivations: |
molestation (n.), molester (n.) |
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