molestation
/ˌmɑləˈsteɪʃən/
noun
- The act of bothering or annoying someone in an unwanted way.
- The new law aims to prevent the molestation of wildlife in national parks.
- She complained about the molestation of her privacy by the paparazzi.
- The constant molestation from street vendors made the walk unpleasant.
- The crime of committing a sexual offense against someone, especially a child.
- He was convicted of child molestation and sentenced to prison.
- The organization works to support victims of sexual molestation.
- The trial for molestation lasted several weeks.
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