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grope Synonyms

Another word for grope

Choosing another word for grope depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To feel about or search blindly and uncertainly with the hands.

Usage Example

"She had to fumble along the dark hallway until her fingers found the light switch."

Strongest
fumble
Strong
scrabble
fish
Weak
ferret
rummage

• verb (Context 2)

To touch or fondle someone for sexual pleasure roughly or without their consent.

Usage Example

"The suspect was arrested after several witnesses saw him fondle passengers on the subway."

Strong
fondle
molest
paw
maul

• verb (Context 3)

To search hesitantly or uncertainly for words, an answer, or a solution.

Usage Example

"Caught off guard by the reporter's question, the spokesperson began to fumble for a diplomatic reply."

Strong
fumble
flounder
cast about

• Nearby Words

groomsman
groove
groovy
grope
groper
groping
grosbeak

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Grope. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/grope
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