grope

• Substantivo que designa o ato de apalpar ou procurar às cegas ou de forma insegura com as mãos. Também pode se referir a tocar alguém de maneira sexual e indesejada.

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.

   Apalpação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfeelfumblefumblinggroping

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Tatear

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfeelflounderfumblepokesearch

2. Search mentallyC1formal

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

   Tatear mentalmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscast aboutexplorefumblehuntproberummagesearch

3. Sexual assaultB2formal

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

   Importunação sexual

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabusemaulmolestpawtouch up

Variantes phrasalgrope for