molesting

UK
/məˈlɛstɪŋ/
US
/məˈlɛstɪŋ/
molestingnoun
Definitions
The act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity.
The community was shocked by the news of the teacher's arrest for molesting.
Synonyms
sexual abuse
sexual assault
indecent assault
inappropriate touching
sexual misconduct
molestinggerund / present participle
UK
/məˈlɛstɪŋ/
US
/məˈlɛstɪŋ/
Definitions
Engaged in or characterized by the act of subjecting someone to unwanted sexual advances or harassment.
Neighbors had reported the man for his molesting behavior toward the children in the park.
molestverb

molesting

Gerund

molested
Past Simple
molested
Past Participle
molesting
Gerund
UK
/məˈlɛst/
US
/məˈlɛst/
Translations
He was arrested for attempting to molest a passerby.
Он был арестован за попытку приставать к прохожему.
The manager was fired for molesting his employees.
Менеджер был уволен за домогательства к своим сотрудникам.
Definitions
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.
molestnoun
Definitions
Trouble, annoyance, or harassment; harm or molestation (archaic).
They passed through the hostile territory without molest.