tr.v., -lest·ed, -lest·ing, -lests.
- To disturb, interfere with, or annoy.
- To subject to unwanted or improper sexual activity.
[Middle English molesten, from Old French molester, from Latin molestāre, from molestus, troublesome.]
molestation mo'les·ta'tion (mō'lĕ-stā'shən) n.molester mo·lest'er n.
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