Noun: molestation ,mow,le'stey-shun or ,mó,le'stey-shun
- The act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
"The teacher was fired and arrested for the molestation of students"
- The act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
"The molestation of the new student by bullies was addressed by the school administration";
- harassment
Derived forms: molestations
Type of: abuse, mistreatment, sex crime, sex offence [Brit, Cdn], sex offense [US], sexual abuse, sexual assault
Encyclopedia: Molestation