Groping: meaning, definitions and examples

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groping

 

[ หˆษกrษ™สŠpษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apalpaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคŸเฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tasten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meraba-raba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั†ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ macanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹ๆŽขใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรขtonnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manoseo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elle arama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋“ฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุณุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hmatรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohmatรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘ธ็ดข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tipanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพreifingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฟะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™llษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.