🚫molest

verb
/məˈlɛst/

Meaning

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

Example Sentences

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

Synonyms

harass, assault, abuse, attack

Antonyms

protect, respect

Collocations

molest children, molest women, arrested for molesting

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