Molestation

mo·lest  (m-lst)

tr.v. mo·lest·ed, mo·lest·ing, mo·lests

1. To disturb, interfere with, or annoy.

2. To subject to unwanted or improper sexual activity.

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[Middle English molesten, from Old French molester, from Latin molestre, from molestus, troublesome.]

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moles·tation (ml-stshn) n.

mo·lester n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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"
	2.	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, teasing, ribbing, tease - the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent" witch-hunt - searching out and harassing dissenters