Synonyms for molest
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : muh-lest |
| Phonetic Transcription : məˈlɛst |
Top 10 synonyms for molest Other synonyms for the word molest
- afflict
- assail
- attack
- badger
- bait
- bedevil
- beset
- break in
- bug
- confuse
- discommode
- discompose
- disorganize
- displace
- disquiet
- disturb
- encroach
- harm
- harry
- heckle
- hector
- hinder
- hurt
- illtreat
- interfere
- interrupt
- intrude
- irk
- irritate
- meddle
- misuse
- obtrude
- perturb
- pester
- plague
- pother
- pursue
- tease
- terrify
- torment
- trouble
- upset
- vex
- worry
Définition 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
Antonyms for molest
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