molest

• Verbo que significa molestar, importunar o interferir en los asuntos de alguien, así como mantener contacto sexual no deseado.

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.

   acosar sexualmente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabuseassaultfondlegropeharassrapeviolate

2. Annoy or disturb persistentlyB1formal

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

   Molestar o fastidiar persistentemente

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

   Sinónimosannoybadgerbotherharassharryhoundpesterplaguetormentvex

   Antónimosassistcomfortconsoledelightgratifyhelppleasereassuresatisfysoothe