molested

UK
/məˈlɛstɪd/
US
/məˈlɛstɪd/

Translations

molestedadjective
more molested
Comp.
most molested
Super.
UK
/məˈlɛstɪd/
US
/məˈlɛstɪd/
abuséSurtout au sens d’« abusé sexuellement » ; s’emploie souvent avec un complément précisant la nature des abus.
The charity provides counseling for molested children.
L’association propose un soutien psychologique aux enfants abusés.
molestverb

molested

Past Simple

molested
Past Simple
molested
Past Participle
molesting
Gerund
UK
/məˈlɛst/
US
/məˈlɛst/
molesterSens d'agression ou d'abus, y compris sexuel; registre soutenu.
The police arrested a man accused of molesting several children.
La police a arrêté un homme accusé d'avoir molesté plusieurs enfants.
importunerBother de façon persistante.
The loud music continued to molest the neighbors late into the night.
La musique forte continuait d'importuner les voisins tard dans la nuit.
Additional translations
harcelerInsister ou importuner de manière répétée; registre soutenu ou négatif.
abuser sexuellementPrécision du sens sexuel; expression plus explicite que le verbe simple.

Definitions

molestedadjective
Having been subjected to sexual assault, unwanted sexual advances, or persistent harassment; sexually abused or harassed.
The charity provides counseling for molested children.
molestverb
To bother, interfere with, or annoy someone persistently.
The stray dog was molested by the children in the neighborhood until a kind family took it in.
To assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual manner.
The organization works to support victims who have been molested and to prevent future incidents.