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Molest

🔄 Synonyms of "Molest"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
besetverb	(transitive, sometimes figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.
harassverb	(specifically) To persistently bother (someone, or a group of people) physically or psychologically when such behaviour is illegal and/or unwanted, especially over an extended period.
hasslenoun	Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.
plaguenoun	(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
chevynoun	(transitive) To chase or hunt.
harrynoun	To harass, bother or distress with demands, threats, or criticism.
chivvyverb	(transitive, British) To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.
chivyverb	Alternative form of chevy. [(transitive) To chase or hunt.]
chevvynoun	Alternative spelling of Chevy. [(informal) A vehicle of this make.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Molest"

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Word	Definition
harassverb	(specifically) To persistently bother (someone, or a group of people) physically or psychologically when such behaviour is illegal and/or unwanted, especially over an extended period.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
hassleverb	Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.
chivvyverb	(transitive, British) To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.
harryverb	To harass, bother or distress with demands, threats, or criticism.
chevyverb	(transitive) To chase or hunt.
besetverb	(transitive, sometimes figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.
plagueverb	(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
chivyverb	Alternative form of chevy. [(transitive) To chase or hunt.]
chevvynoun	Alternative spelling of Chevy. [(informal) A vehicle of this make.]
botherverb	(transitive) To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.
importunernoun	One who importunes.
disturbverb	(transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
abuseverb	Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
violateverb	(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
leaveverb	(transitive) To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
letverb	(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
interfereverb	(intransitive) To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.
assaultnoun	A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
solicitverb	(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.