molest

• 动词，指骚扰、烦扰或干涉他人的事情，也指对他人进行不受欢迎的性接触。

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.

   性侵犯或性骚扰

   • 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.

   同义词abuseassaultfondlegropeharassrapeviolate

2. Annoy or disturb persistentlyB1formal

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

   纠缠

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

   同义词annoybadgerbotherharassharryhoundpesterplaguetormentvex

   反义词assistcomfortconsoledelightgratifyhelppleasereassuresatisfysoothe