molestation

[US]/ˌməule'steiʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. harassment, interference, harassment

Example Sentences

Rape and child molestation are terrible crimes that can traumatise their victims for life.

reported cases of molestation

to be accused of molestation

investigating cases of molestation

effects of molestation on victims

support for molestation survivors

legal consequences of molestation

Real-world Examples

He was arrested January 1975 for molestation.

Source: Go blank axis version

These included claims of molestation and physical and verbal abuse.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

For decades, I kept being the victim of molestation at the hands of a babysitter a secret.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) December 2018 Collection

The child molestation case was settled out of court with Jackson reportedly paying the boy millions of dollars.

Source: VOA Special May 2018 Collection

But we held our own without any appearance of molestation.

Source: Great Expectations (Original Version)

Cannibalism, incest, and child molestation are common examples of behavior we see as taboo.

Source: Sociology Crash Course

Was that when it started? Is that when the molestation started?

Source: Criminal Minds Season 3

They almost feared to shake hands in public, so much depended upon their passing that morning without molestation.

Source: Lovers in the Tower (Part 1)

But there are several strands to this story because, of course, he was also wanted in Sweden for alleged rape and molestation.

Source: NPR News April 2019 Collection

You and Le Chiffre were found and also your friend, Miss Lynd, who was unharmed and according to her account suffered no molestation.

Source: Casino Royale of the 007 series

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