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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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