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molest Synonyms

Another word for molest

Choosing another word for molest depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To assault or abuse (a person, especially a child) sexually.

Usage Example

"The suspect was arrested and charged after several witnesses came forward to report the crime."

Strongest
abuse
Strong
assault
violate
grope
fondle

• verb (Context 2)

To pester, harass, or interfere with in a hostile or injurious manner (now chiefly used in formal, legal, or wildlife protection contexts).

Usage Example

"Park signs strictly warn visitors not to feed, disturb, or harass the nesting sea turtles."

Strongest
harass
Strong
pester
disturb
bother
badger
torment
annoy
persecute
Weak
harried

Opposites of molest

The opposite of molest shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

protect
safeguard
comfort
soothe
See all opposites of molest

• Nearby Words

molecular
molecule
molehill
molest
molestation
molester
moll

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