Groping: meaning, definitions and examples
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groping
[ หษกrษสpษชล ]
inappropriate behavior
The act of searching or feeling with the hands in an aimless manner, especially in a sexual or inappropriate way. Groping is considered a form of harassment and violation of personal space.
Synonyms
harassing, molesting, touching inappropriately
Examples of usage
- He was fired from his job for repeatedly engaging in groping female coworkers.
- The victim reported the incident of groping to the authorities.
physical contact
To feel or fondle someone or something with the hands in an inappropriate or sexual manner. Groping is often done without consent and can be a form of assault.
Synonyms
caress, handle inappropriately, molest
Examples of usage
- She felt uncomfortable when he started groping her at the party.
- The security guard caught the man groping merchandise in the store.
Translations
Translations of the word "groping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apalpaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช tasten
๐ฎ๐ฉ meraba-raba
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ macanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆขใ
๐ซ๐ท tรขtonnement
๐ช๐ธ manoseo
๐น๐ท elle arama
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญุณุณ
๐จ๐ฟ hmatรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ohmatรกvanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆธ็ดข
๐ธ๐ฎ tipanje
๐ฎ๐ธ รพreifingar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฟะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แซแแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษllษmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ manoseo
Etymology
The word 'groping' originated from Middle English 'grapen' which meant 'to feel, touch, or seize'. It has been used in the context of inappropriate behavior since the late 20th century, particularly in relation to sexual harassment and assault cases.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,903, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17900 flimsy
- 17901 abounding
- 17902 succulent
- 17903 groping
- 17904 batting
- 17905 imperceptible
- 17906 convalescent
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