Molestation: meaning, definitions and examples

Please note that this word is repeated and its context and examples already provided above.

Refers to the mistreatment or harmful behavior towards someone, which can be physical, emotional, or psychological. It can happen in various relationships like family, work, or institutions.

• She suffered emotional abuse from her partner.
• The hotline was set up to help victims of domestic abuse.

Involves repeated and unwanted behavior, typically affecting someone's mental or emotional well-being. It can occur in places like work, school, or online.

• She filed a complaint about workplace harassment.
• Online harassment has become a growing concern in recent years.

Describes a physical attack on someone, and can also entail threats of harm. It is often used in a legal context and implies a violent encounter.

• He was charged with assault after the altercation.
• The victim reported the assault to the police.