Word Type

Verb

The word "molest" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

molestability molestable molestache molestee molester molestful unmolested unmolesting

Etymologically Related To

mole

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

annoy assail assault attack bother chafe devil get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile set on vex

Manner Of

assail

Related Terms

molestation

Related Terms

annoy assault disturb harass intentionally minor molestation sexual tamper

Synonym Network

abuse annoy badger bother chafe discommode disturb harass hector incommode inconvenience irritate oppress pester pick on plague tease torment trouble vex worry

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