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molester Synonyms
Another word for molester
Choosing another word for molester depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who subjects someone, especially a child, to sexual assault or abuse.
Usage Example
"The convicted abuser was sentenced to a lengthy prison term following the trial."
Strongest
abuser
Strong
assaulter
predator
Weak
perpetrator
• noun (Context 2)
A person who pesters, harasses, or interferes with someone in an hostile or persistent manner (dated).
Usage Example
"Historical ordinances often imposed fines on any persistent harasser of public peace and order."
Strong
harasser
tormentor
persecutor
Weak
troublemaker
Opposites of molester
The opposite of molester shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
protector
defender
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Molester. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/molester