molestation
noun[ U ]
uk /ˌmɒl.esˈteɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌmɑː.lesˈteɪ.ʃən/
the act of molesting someone (= touching or attacking them in a sexual way): 性骚扰，猥亵
sexual molestation性骚扰
We hope this case will lead to reforms in the way officials deal with molestation accusations.我们希望这起案件能够带来官方对猥亵指控的处理方式的改革。
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molest
He was charged with attempted child molestation.
The alleged molestation occurred while the man was in high school.
The molestation continued for more than one year and included several incidents.
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