 molest |
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| 1. | [ verb ] (criminal law,sexuality) harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to | |
| Related terms: | assail molestation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] annoy continually or chronically | |
| Synonyms: | beset plague chivy provoke harry chivvy hassle chevvy chevy harass | |
| Examples: | "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked" "This man harasses his female co-workers" |
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| Related terms: | annoy nettle torment haze fuss aggravation plague harasser harassment | |
| Similar spelling: |
molester molested |
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