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Definitions for: Molest
[v] annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"
[v] harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
Webster (1913) Definition: Mo*lest", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Molested; p. pr. & vb.
n. Molesting.] [F. molester, L. molestare, fr. molestus
troublesome, fr. moles a heavy mass, load, burden. See 3d
Mole.]
To trouble; to disturb; to render uneasy; to interfere with;
to vex.
They have molested the church with needless opposition.
--Hooker.
Syn: To trouble; disturb; incommode; inconvenience; annoy;
vex; tease.
Mo*lest", n.
Molestation. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
Synonyms: beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, plague, provoke
See Also: annoy, assail, assault, attack, bedevil, bother, chafe, crucify, devil, dun, frustrate, get at, get to, goad, gravel, irritate, nark, needle, nettle, rag, rile, set on, torment, vex
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