Molest: meaning, definitions and examples
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molest
[ məˈlɛst ]
criminal behavior
To harass or abuse (someone) sexually or physically, especially over a period of time.
Synonyms
abuse, assault, harass, violate
Examples of usage
- He was accused of molesting several children in the neighborhood.
- The teacher was arrested for molesting his students.
- The priest was found guilty of molesting young boys.
- She was too scared to tell anyone that her uncle was molesting her.
- The coach was fired for molesting his players.
bother or disturb
To pester or interfere with someone or something.
Synonyms
annoy, bother, disturb, irritate
Examples of usage
- The constant noise from the construction site was starting to molest the residents.
- Don't molest me while I'm trying to work.
- Please stop molesting the dog, he doesn't like it.
Translations
Translations of the word "molest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 molestar
- incomodar
- assediar
🇮🇳 परेशान करना
- तंग करना
- उत्पीड़न करना
🇩🇪 belästigen
- stören
- bedrängen
🇮🇩 mengganggu
- melecehkan
- mengusik
🇺🇦 турбувати
- дратувати
- переслідувати
🇵🇱 molestować
- dręczyć
- nękać
🇯🇵 迷惑をかける
- 困らせる
- 嫌がらせをする
🇫🇷 déranger
- harceler
- embêter
🇪🇸 molestar
- acosar
- incomodar
🇹🇷 rahatsız etmek
- taciz etmek
- sıkmak
🇰🇷 괴롭히다
- 성가시게 하다
- 성희롱하다
🇸🇦 إزعاج
- مضايقة
- تحرش
🇨🇿 obtěžovat
- rušit
- trápit
🇸🇰 obťažovať
- vyrušovať
- trápiť
🇨🇳 打扰
- 骚扰
- 困扰
🇸🇮 nadlegovati
- motiti
- nadlegovanje
🇮🇸 angra
- trufla
- áreita
🇰🇿 мазалау
- тітіркендіру
- жәбірлеу
🇬🇪 შეწუხება
- გამაღიზიანებელი
- შევიწროება
🇦🇿 narahat etmək
- təng etmə
- təcavüz
🇲🇽 molestar
- acosar
- incomodar
Word origin
The word 'molest' originated from the Latin word 'molestare', which means 'to disturb'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include both physical and sexual harassment. The word has been used in legal contexts to describe various forms of abuse and violation. It carries a strong negative connotation due to its association with criminal behavior and harm.
See also: molestation, molesting.