What does molest mean?

To subject someone to unwanted sexual touching or behaviour. To bother or attack someone, especially in older usage.

How is molest pronounced?

UK /məˈlest/, US /məˈlest/.

/məˈlest/

CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5630 in the learning path

猥亵；性骚扰

v. To subject someone to unwanted sexual touching or behaviour.

猥亵；性骚扰

v. To bother or attack someone, especially in older usage.

骚扰；侵扰

The club bans anyone who tries to molest guests.

这家俱乐部禁止任何企图猥亵宾客的人进入。

Public transport authorities should provide clear reporting procedures for passengers targeted by individuals who molest others.

公共交通管理部门应为遭到猥亵的乘客提供明确的举报流程。

现代英语多指性猥亵，勿用于普通的打扰。

涉及性侵害的敏感词；不是普通“打扰”。

What does molest mean?: To subject someone to unwanted sexual touching or behaviour. To bother or attack someone, especially in older usage.
How is molest pronounced?: UK /məˈlest/, US /məˈlest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.