groping

• يصف فعل التحسس باليدين، غالبًا بحثًا عن شيء في الظلام أو عن غير يقين؛ وقد يشير أيضًا إلى لمس جسدي غير لائق.

Describes the act of feeling about with the hands, often in search of something in the dark or with uncertainty; can also refer to inappropriate physical contact.

1. Acting with uncertaintyB2formal

   Characterized by hesitance, lack of confidence, or tentative action.

   متردد

   • Her groping response during the interview showed her nervousness.
   • He made a groping attempt to explain the complex theory.
   • The team's groping approach to the problem wasted valuable time.

   المرادفاتawkwardfumblingtentativeuncertain

   الأضدادcertainconfidentdecisivefirmsure

2. Physical explorationB2formal

   Reaching out with the hands in a searching or uncertain manner, often due to poor visibility.

   التحسس باليد

   • In the dark, he made a groping movement toward the light switch.
   • The blind man's groping fingers found the edge of the table.
   • She gave a groping wave in the foggy street, trying to find her friend.

   المرادفاتblindexploratoryfeelingfumblingsearchingtentativeuncertain

   الأضدادdirectedguided

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تحسس الشيء أو البحث عنه باليد بشكل أعمى أو غير متأكد، أو على لمس شخص بطريقة جنسية دون موافقته.

A verb used to indicate the act of feeling or searching about blindly or uncertainly with the hands, or to touch someone in a sexual manner without consent.

1. Feel about uncertainlyB2formal

   To search or feel about with the hands, especially in the dark or without clear vision.

   يتلمس

   • He groped for the light switch in the dark room.
   • She groped along the wall to find the door.
   • The diver groped around the murky water for the lost ring.

   المرادفاتfeelflounderfumblepokesearch

2. Search mentallyC1formal

   To try to find or understand something by thinking or feeling uncertainly.

   البحث الذهني

   • The writer groped for the right words to express his feelings.
   • She groped for an answer during the difficult interview.
   • He groped in his memory for the name of the song.

   المرادفاتcast aboutexplorefumblehuntproberummagesearch

3. Sexual assaultB2formal

   To touch someone sexually without their consent, typically in a forceful or unwanted manner.

   التحرش الجنسي

   • The man was arrested for groping a woman on the train.
   • She reported that someone groped her at the crowded concert.
   • Groping is a serious offense and can lead to legal consequences.

   المرادفاتabusemaulmolestpawtouch up

الصيغ المركّبةgrope for