groping

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.

ruОписывает действие ощупывания руками, часто в поисках чего-либо в темноте или с неуверенностью; также может относиться к неуместному физическому контакту.esDescribe la acción de tocar o palpar con las manos, a menudo buscando algo a tientas o con inseguridad; también puede referirse a un contacto físico inapropiado o sin consentimiento.frDécrit l'action de tâtonner avec les mains, souvent pour chercher quelque chose dans l'obscurité ou avec incertitude ; peut aussi désigner un contact physique inapproprié.deBeschreibt die Handlung des tastenden Greifens mit den Händen, oft auf der Suche nach etwas im Dunkeln oder mit Unsicherheit; kann sich auch auf unangemessenen körperlichen Kontakt beziehen.ptDescreve a ação de apalpar ou tatear com as mãos, frequentemente para encontrar algo no escuro ou com incerteza; também pode se referir a um toque físico inadequado ou de conotação sexual.zh形容用手摸索的动作，常在黑暗中或不确定时寻找某物；也可指不适当的身体接触。arيصف فعل التحسس باليدين، غالبًا بحثًا عن شيء في الظلام أو عن غير يقين؛ وقد يشير أيضًا إلى لمس جسدي غير لائق.

1. Acting with uncertainty B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеуверенныйesActuar con incertidumbrefragir à tâtonsdeUnsicherptInsegurozh摸索的arمتردد

   Synonyms: awkwardfumblingtentativeuncertain

   Antonyms: certainconfidentdecisivefirmsure

2. Physical exploration B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОщупываниеesexploración táctilfrExploration tactiledeTastenptTatearzh摸索arالتحسس باليد

   Synonyms: blindexploratoryfeelingfumblingsearchingtentativeuncertain

   Antonyms: directedguided

• more groping comparative form
• most groping superlative form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия ощупывания или поиска вслепую или неуверенно руками, или прикосновения к кому-либо в сексуальной манере без согласия.esVerbo que designa la acción de buscar o palpar a tientas o con inseguridad con las manos, o la de tocar a alguien de manera sexual sin su consentimiento.frVerbe désignant l'action de tâtonner ou de chercher à l'aveugle ou maladroitement avec les mains, ou de toucher quelqu'un de manière sexuelle sans son consentement.deVerb, das das tastende Suchen mit den Händen im Dunkeln oder ohne klare Orientierung bezeichnet; auch das unsittliche Berühren einer Person ohne deren Einverständnis.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de tatear ou procurar às cegas ou de forma insegura com as mãos, ou de tocar alguém de maneira sexual sem consentimento.zh动词，表示用手摸索或盲目、不确定地寻找；也指未经同意以性意味触碰他人。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تحسس الشيء أو البحث عنه باليد بشكل أعمى أو غير متأكد، أو على لمس شخص بطريقة جنسية دون موافقته.

1. Feel about uncertainly B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНащупыватьesTentar a tientasfrTâtonnerdeTastenptTatearzh摸索arيتلمس

   Synonyms: feelflounderfumblepokesearch

2. Search mentally C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИскать в умеesbuscar a tientas (mentalmente)frchercher à tâtons (mentalement)deIm Geiste suchenptTatear mentalmentezh摸索arالبحث الذهني

   Synonyms: cast aboutexplorefumblehuntproberummagesearch

3. Sexual assault B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСексуальное домогательствоestocar sexualmente sin consentimientofrattouchement sexuel non consentideSexuelle BelästigungptImportunação sexualzh性骚扰arالتحرش الجنسي

   Synonyms: abusemaulmolestpawtouch up

• groped past participle
• groped past simple
• groping present participle
• gropes third person singular

Phrasal variants: grope for