grope in Dutch
grope in Dutch is tasten, betasten — grope means to feel around with the hands, especially when unable to see clearly.
grope in Dutch
tasten
(obsolete) To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
tasten
To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
betasten
To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
betasten
To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.
What does "grope" mean?
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verb To feel around with the hands, especially when unable to see clearly.
"She groped for the light switch in the dark room."
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verb To touch another person inappropriately or sexually without consent.
"He was arrested after groping a passenger on the train."
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grope in a sentence
- She groped for the light switch in the dark room.
- He was arrested after groping a passenger on the train.
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What is "grope" in Dutch?
"grope" in Dutch is tasten, betasten. grope means: To feel around with the hands, especially when unable to see clearly.
How do you use "grope" in a sentence?
Example: "She groped for the light switch in the dark room." In Dutch, "grope" is tasten, betasten.
Are there other ways to say "grope" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "grope": tasten, betasten.
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