grope | ||
1. | [ verb ] feel about uncertainly or blindly | |
Synonyms: | fumble | |
Examples: | "She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom" |
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Related terms: | search grope_for | |
2. | [ verb ] search blindly or uncertainly | |
Examples: | "His mind groped to make the connection" |
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Related terms: | try | |
3. | [ verb ] (sexuality) fondle for sexual pleasure | |
Examples: | "He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly" |
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Related terms: | caress | |
4. | [ noun ] the act of groping; and instance of groping | |
Related terms: | touch | |
Similar spelling: |
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