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molester

muh-LEHS-tuh

Molester (noun) means a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child.

noun
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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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who commits sexual abuse, especially against children.

Word forms

molesters plural

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Etymology

From molest plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for molester

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Frequently asked questions

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."

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