MOLEST


Meaning of MOLEST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mə-ˈlest ]

transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French molester, from Latin molestare, from molestus burdensome, annoying; akin to Latin moles mass

Date: 14th century

1. : to annoy, disturb, or persecute especially with hostile intent or injurious effect

2. : to make annoying sexual advances to ; especially : to force physical and usually sexual contact on

• mo·les·ta·tion ˌmō-ˌles-ˈtā-shən, ˌmä-, -ləs- noun

• mo·lest·er mə-ˈles-tər noun

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