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molesting
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/məˈlɛstɪŋ/
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/məˈlɛstɪŋ/
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molesting
noun
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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
violation
molestation
sexual abuse
harassment
assault
sexual assault
indecent assault
fondling
inappropriate touching
sexual misconduct
battery
molesting
gerund / 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.
Synonyms
disturbing
persecuting
assailing
abusing
sexually abusing
harassing
bothering
pestering
annoying
tormenting
molest
verb
molesting
Gerund
molested
Past Simple
molested
Past Participle
molesting
Gerund
UK
/məˈlɛst/
US
/məˈlɛst/
Translations
приставать
He was arrested for attempting to molest a passerby.
Он был арестован за попытку приставать к прохожему.
домогаться
The manager was fired for molesting his employees.
Менеджер был уволен за домогательства к своим сотрудникам.
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тревожить
беспокоить
надоедать
оскорблять
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.
Synonyms
harass
violate
intrude
assault
abuse
molest
noun
Definitions
Trouble, annoyance, or harassment; harm or molestation (archaic).
They passed through the hostile territory without molest.
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