How to Pronounce "molests"
word
məˈɫɛsts
muh-LESTS
məlˈɛsts
muh-LESTS
Definition
To touch or behave towards someone in a sexual way without their consent, often referring to actions against children. Less commonly, it can mean to bother or disturb someone in general.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˈɫɛsts
British English
məlˈɛsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-LESTS
UK
muh-LESTS
Listen in Context
The police arrested the man because he molests children.
He molests people on the street, so be careful.
She never lets her kids walk alone because someone molests children in her area.
It's terrible when someone molests another person—they hurt them deeply and break their trust.