Definition of molestation Molestation

/mowˌlɛstejˈʃʌn/ - [mowlesteyshun] - mo•les•ta•tion

We found 6 definitions of molestation from 4 different sources.

What does molestation mean?

Noun Plural: molestations
molestation - the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
		sex crime, sex offense, sexual abuse, sexual assault a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat; "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault"
molestation - the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
		harassment
		mistreatment the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"
		baiting harassment especially of a tethered animal
		badgering, bedevilment, worrying, torment the act of harassing someone
		sexual harassment unwelcome sexual behavior by a supervisor toward an employee
		tantalization, ribbing, tease, teasing a framework of ribs