molest
/məˈlɛst/
verb
- To bother or annoy someone in a way that is unwanted or harmful.
- Please don't molest the cat while it's eating.
- He felt molested by the constant sales calls.
- The loud music from the party molested the neighbors all night.
- To commit a sexual offense against someone, especially a child.
- The man was arrested for molesting a minor.
- The school took action after a teacher was accused of molesting students.
- She bravely testified that her uncle had molested her.
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