molest

• فعل يعني إزعاج شخص أو مضايقته أو التدخل في شؤونه، كما يعني في الاستخدام الحديث الاعتداء الجنسي على شخص أو التحرش به.

A verb meaning to bother, annoy, or interfere with someone, or to engage in unwanted sexual contact.

1. Sexually assault or harassB2formal

   To harm or harass someone sexually, often through unwanted physical contact or indecent advances.

   الاعتداء الجنسي أو التحرش

   • He was arrested for molesting a minor.
   • The defendant was found guilty of molesting his neighbor.
   • She testified that her boss tried to molest her at work.

   المرادفاتabuseassaultfondlegropeharassrapeviolate

2. Annoy or disturb persistentlyB1formal

   To bother, pester, or irritate someone repeatedly over time.

   الإلحاح في الإزعاج

   • Flies molested the picnic guests all afternoon.
   • He molested his little brother with endless teasing.
   • Street vendors molested tourists for money.

   المرادفاتannoybadgerbotherharassharryhoundpesterplaguetormentvex

   الأضدادassistcomfortconsoledelightgratifyhelppleasereassuresatisfysoothe