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molest.

To sexually assault or sexually harass.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/məˈlɛst/
  1. To sexually assault or sexually harass.

  2. To annoy, trouble, or afflict.

    dated
  3. To disturb or tamper with.

    dated
Where this word comes from

From Middle English molesten, from Old French molester, from Latin molestō (“to trouble, annoy, molest”), from molestus (“troublesome”), from moles (“a burden, difficulty, labor, trouble”); see mole.

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