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molested

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/məˈlɛstɪd/ · mo-lest-ed

to subject someone to unwanted sexual advances or acts.

Meanings

verbformal

to subject someone to unwanted sexual advances or acts.

کسی کو غیر منطبق جنسی پیشکشوں یا اعمال کا نشانہ بنانا۔

ہراساں کیا ہوا

haraasaan kiya hua

Synonyms

abusedharassedassaultedتکلیف دیناہراساں کرنازیادتی کرنا

Antonyms

protecteddefendedsafeguardedمحفوظدفاعیمحفوظ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • sexually molested
  • molested by a stranger
  • children molested

Example Sentences

The victim reported that she was molested at the park.

متاثرہ نے رپورٹ کیا کہ اسے پارک میں ہراساں کیا گیا تھا۔

Mutasir ne report kiya keh usay park mein haraas kiya gaya tha.

Many children suffer in silence, having been molested.

بہت سے بچے خاموشی سے اس حقیقت کا سامنا کرتے ہیں کہ انہیں ہراساں کیا گیا ہے۔

Bohat se bachay khamoshi se is haqeeqat ka saamna karte hain keh unhein haraas kiya gaya hai.

The awareness campaign aimed to prevent children from being molested.

یہ آگاہی مہم کا مقصد بچوں کو ہراساں ہونے سے روکنا تھا۔

Yeh agahi muhim ka maqsad bachon ko haraas hone se rokna tha.

Easily Confused With

molest:The term 'molest' refers specifically to unwanted sexual advances, while 'harass' can refer to a broader range of unwanted behavior.

Word Family

molestation
nounہراسانی
molester
nounہراساں کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'molest' as 'mole' + 'rest' - where someone shouldn't be but they're resting inappropriately.

Imagine a warning sign in a park that warns about unwanted attention.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "molestare" — to trouble, annoy

First known use: 14th century

The word 'molest' has evolved from its Latin root, with initial meanings focusing on causing trouble or harm and later specifically relating to sexual abuse.