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molestation

/ˌməʊleˈsteɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण मोलेस्टेशन

छेड़छाड़, यौन उत्पीड़न

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noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the crime of attacking sb, especially a woman or a child, sexually

    छेड़छाड़, यौन उत्पीड़न

    • He was charged with the molestation of a minor.
    • Strict laws exist to protect children from molestation.

    Synonyms abuse sexual assault

  2. 2

    [U] old-fashioned

    the act of annoying or attacking sb

    परेशान करना, तंग करना

    • Travellers could pass without fear of molestation.

    Synonyms harassment

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molest verbmolester noun