molestation

• Nom désignant l'acte de harcèlement sexuel non désiré, ou l'action de faire souffrir quelqu'un par des attaques et des critiques continuelles.

A noun referring to the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity, or the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism.

indénombrable

1. Sexual abuse or harassmentC1formallegal

   The act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity, especially towards women or children.

   Agression sexuelle ou harcèlement sexuel

   • The organization works to prevent child molestation.
   • He was convicted of molestation after the trial.
   • Victims of molestation often require long-term support.
   • The law imposes severe penalties for acts of molestation.

   Synonymesabusefondlinggropingsexual harassmentviolation

2. Harassment or pesteringC1formallegal

   The act of tormenting someone by continued persistent attacks or criticism.

   Harcèlement ou importunité

   • The constant molestation from the press made her life difficult.
   • He endured the molestation of his critics for years.
   • The online molestation forced her to leave social media.
   • The court recognized the psychological impact of such molestation.

   Synonymesannoyanceharassmentpersecutionpesteringtormentvexation