noun
molester
muh-LEHS-tuh
Molester (noun) means a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child.
noun
1
A person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child.
"The community was shaken by news of a convicted molester moving nearby."
How to use molester
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who commits sexual abuse, especially against children.
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Word forms
- Plural
- molesters
Etymology
From molest plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for molester
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What is the meaning of molester?
"molester" (noun) means a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child.
How do you use molester in a sentence?
Example: "The community was shaken by news of a convicted molester moving nearby."
