molestation
noun/moʊˌlɛstˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,208 most common English word
Meaning
the act of subjecting someone, especially a child, to unwanted sexual contact or harassment.
Example sentence
The child bravely reported the molestation to a trusted teacher at school.
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