Definition of «molestation»

Molestation refers to any unwanted or improper sexual contact, such as touching, grabbing, kissing, or other physical actions that are intended to be sexually gratifying for the perpetrator. It can also involve verbal harassment or abuse of a sexual nature. Molestation is often used in reference to child abuse, where an adult or older individual engages in sexual activity with a minor, who may not have the mental capacity or understanding to consent to such acts. The term molestation can also be applied to any form of unwanted physical contact that does not involve sexual intentions but is still considered invasive and offensive.

Sentences with «molestation»

  • Today the reporting of child molestation in youth sports is about where the reporting of rape in society was 30 years ago. (si.com)
  • In 1983, at the beginning of the McMartin Preschool fiasco, there was a sharp rise in the number of reports of sexual molestation of children. (divorcemag.com)
  • «The Hunt» Danish star Mads Mikkelsen, perhaps best known to American audiences as the baddie in «Casino Royale,» won the best actor prize at Cannes this year for playing a man accused of child molestation in the new film from «The Celebration» director Thomas Vinterberg. (backstage.com)
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