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- [muh-lest]
- /məˈlɛst/
- /məʊlesˈteɪʃn/
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- [muh-lest]
- /məˈlɛst/
Definitions of molestation word
- verb with object molestation to bother, interfere with, or annoy. 1
- verb with object molestation to make indecent sexual advances to. 1
- verb with object molestation to assault sexually. 1
- noun molestation The act of molesting. 1
- noun molestation sexual assault 1
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Origin of molestation
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English molesten < Latin molestāre to irk, derivative of molestus irksome; compare mōlēs mass, burden, trouble
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Parts of speech for Molestation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
molestation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
molestation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for molestation
noun molestation
- aggravation — the act of aggravating, or making worse, or the condition of being aggravated
- distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- strain — to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full: to strain a rope.
- irritation — the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
- perplexity — the state of being perplexed; confusion; uncertainty.
Antonyms for molestation
noun molestation
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
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