Antonyms for molest
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : muh-lest |
| Phonetic Transcription : məˈlɛst |
Definition of molest
Origin :- late 14c., "to cause trouble, grief, or vexation," from Old French molester "to torment, trouble, bother" (12c.) and directly from Latin molestare "to disturb, trouble, annoy," from molestus "troublesome, annoying, unmanageable," perhaps related to moles "mass" (see mole (n.3)) on notion of either "burden" or "barrier." Meaning "sexually assault" first attested 1950. Related: Molested; molesting.
- verb physically abuse
- verb bother, annoy
- Of such as wandering near her secret bower, Molest her ancient solitary reign.
- Extract from : « St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, January 1878, No. 3 » by Various
Synonyms for molest
- abuse
- accost
- afflict
- assail
- attack
- badger
- bait
- bedevil
- beset
- break in
- bug
- confuse
- discommode
- discompose
- disorganize
- displace
- disquiet
- disturb
- encroach
- fondle
- frighten
- harass
- harm
- harry
- heckle
- hector
- hinder
- hurt
- illtreat
- injure
- interfere
- interrupt
- intrude
- irk
- irritate
- maltreat
- meddle
- misuse
- obtrude
- persecute
- perturb
- pester
- plague
- pother
- pursue
- rape
- scare
- tease
- terrify
- torment
- trouble
- upset
- vex
- worry
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