noun
groping
Groping (noun) means the act of groping, especially unwanted sexual touching. Example: “The victim reported the groping to security staff.”
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The act of groping, especially unwanted sexual touching.
"The victim reported the groping to security staff."
How to use groping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of touching around blindly, or of touching someone inappropriately.
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- Plural
- gropings
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What is the meaning of groping?
"groping" (noun) means the act of groping, especially unwanted sexual touching.
How do you use groping in a sentence?
Example: "The victim reported the groping to security staff."