molest

Speech parts

1. molest - Noun

2. molest - Verb

Meaning

To trouble; to disturb; to render uneasy; to interfere with; to vex.

Molestation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

chevy harry vex plague provoke disturb beset harass tease annoy hassle chivy chivvy badger paw
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Antonyms

guard support assist console compensate comfort
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Hypernyms

vex attack rag nettle assault devil

Hyponyms

dun rag needle haze torment frustrate

Related terms

molestation

Phrases with the word

to molest

Derivatives

molested molesting

Examples

Now that they have begun to molest the capital, I want you to hit them hard − and Berlin is the place to hit them. Winston Churchill

I don't believe in organized religion - I dealt with them hand in hand, and a whole bunch of Catholic priests tried to molest me. Telling me I was gay and I should go home with them and stuff. Jonathan Davis

After mature consideration it was unanimously agreed, that, to prevent as much as possible their attempting to return and molest the settlers that may be set down on their lands, a sufficient number of vessels should be hired with all possible expedition for that purpose. Charles Lawrence

With a malicious man carry on no conflict, and do not molest him in any way whatever. Zoroaster

He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked Source: Internet

This man harasses his female co-workers Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Molesey Moleski moleskin molestability molestable molestache