Molest

Origin

From Middle English molesten, from Old French molester, from Latin molestare ("to trouble, annoy, molest"), from molestus ("troublesome"), from moles ("a burden, difficulty, labor, trouble"); see mole.

Full definition of molest

Verb

1. To annoy intentionally
2. To disturb or tamper with.
• HookerThey have molested the church with needless opposition.
3. (slang) To sexually abuse, especially regarding a minorWhy did she molest him when she's much older than him?

Derived terms

• molester
• molestful

Related terms

• molestation

Anagrams

• motels