grope

• Nom désignant l'action de tâter ou de chercher à l'aveugle ou avec hésitation, avec les mains.

A noun referring to an act of feeling or searching about blindly or uncertainly with the hands.

1. Act of feeling blindlyC1formal

   An act of feeling or searching with the hands in a clumsy or uncertain way.

   Tâtonnement

   • He gave a grope in the dark for the light switch.
   • Her grope for the keys in her bag was frantic.
   • A quick grope under the sofa revealed the missing remote.

   Synonymesfeelfumblefumblinggroping

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Tâtonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesfeelflounderfumblepokesearch

2. Search mentallyC1formal

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

   chercher à tâtons (mentalement)

   • 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.

   Synonymescast aboutexplorefumblehuntproberummagesearch

3. Sexual assaultB2formal

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

   attouchement sexuel non consenti

   • 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.

   Synonymesabusemaulmolestpawtouch up

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