Molestation (noun)

The act of subjecting someone to unwanted sexual advances, touching, or other forms of sexual behavior.

Origin:

From the late 16th century word molestation, which comes from the french word molestation, which comes from the latin word molestare, which means to trouble, annoy, or harass.

Examples:

  1. He was arrested for molestation of a minor.
  2. She was a victim of molestation as a child.
  3. The employee was fired for molestation of a coworker.
  4. The priest was convicted of molestation of parishioners.
  5. The family filed a lawsuit against the school for molestation of their child by a teacher.
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