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Meaning of "molester" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MOLESTER

molester  [məˈlestə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOLESTER

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determiner
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Molester is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MOLESTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

molester

Sexual abuse

Sexual abuse, also referred to as molestation, is forcing undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. When that force is immediate, of short duration, or infrequent, it is called sexual assault. The offender is referred to as a sexual abuser or molester. The term also covers any behavior by any adult towards a child to stimulate either the adult or child sexually. When the victim is younger than the age of consent, it is referred to as child sexual abuse.

Definition of molester in the English dictionary

The definition of molester in the dictionary is someone guilty of accosting or attacking someone, esp with the intention of assaulting sexually.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOLESTER


arrestor
əˈrestə
attester
əˈtestə
coinvestor
ˌkəʊɪnˈvestə
contester
kənˈtestə
detester
dɪˈtestə
festa
ˈfestə
manifester
ˈmænɪˌfestə
protester
prəˈtestə
requestor
rɪˈkwestə
suggester
səˈdʒestə
wrester
ˈrestə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOLESTER

molecular formula
molecular gastronomy
molecular geneticist
molecular genetics
molecular ray
molecular sieve
molecular volume
molecular weight
molecularity
molecularly
molecule
molehill
molehunt
molendinar
molendinary
moleskin
moleskins
molest
molestation
molestful

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOLESTER

Cheshire West and Chester
Chester
Chichester
Colchester
Dorchester
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faster
fester
forester
Gloucester
Leicester
manchester
polyester
rester
Rochester
semester
Sylvester
tester
trimester
winchester
Worcester

Synonyms and antonyms of molester in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «molester» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOLESTER

Find out the translation of molester to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of molester from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «molester» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

性骚扰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

abusador
570 millions of speakers

English

molester
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

molester
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شابهها
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хулиган
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

molester
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিরক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

agresseur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pencabulan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kinderschänder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

痴漢
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성추행 범
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Molestation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

molester
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பருவ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विनयभंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sarkıntılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

molestatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

molestowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хуліган
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

molestator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παιδεραστή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

misbruik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

molester
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mishandler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of molester

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOLESTER»

The term «molester» is regularly used and occupies the 60.872 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOLESTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about molester

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOLESTER»

Discover the use of molester in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to molester and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Moral Panic: Changing Concepts of the Child Molester in ...
This timely book traces shifting social responses to adult sexual contacts with children, whether this involves molestation by strangers or incestuous acts by family members.
Philip Jenkins, 2004
2
The Personality of a Child Molester: An Analysis of Dreams
Originally published: Chicago: Aldine, Atherton, [1971].
Alan Paul Bell, Calvin Springer Hall, 2011
3
The Socially Skilled Child Molester: Differentiating the ...
Accepting any of these lies to avoid the awkward and embarrassing task of expressing disbelief empowers the child molester. Accepting the inconsistencies enables the child molester. Tolerating blurred boundaries ensures the children will be ...
Carla Van Dam, 2014
4
Larry: The Creation and Destruction of a Child Molester
"Larry" is the telling of two life stories; one of a mother, frightened, vindictive, and controlling, and the other of the son she raises, molding him in her own disturbed view of what a "real man" should be.
Jacqueline Jensen, 2003
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Beyond the shame: understanding and treating the child molester
This important book was written to help us understand how to treat a very difficult & destructive psychosexual problem. The major question of the book is, can this disorder be therapeutically treated?
James A. Kitchens, 1990
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Man/child: an insight into child sexual abuse by a convicted ...
For parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children -- here is advice, insight and answers to questions about child sexual abuse, tips on how to help a child foil or frustrate a would-be molester and straight talk unlike any other ...
Howard Hunter, 1991
7
Male Crime and Deviance: Exploring Its Causes, Dynamics, and ...
Although possessing a number of character traits, the molester's sexual behavior is often “highly” predictable and seen as a “sexu- al ritual . . . frequently engaged in even when . . . counterproductive to getting away with the criminal activity.
Ronald B. Flowers, 2003
8
Understanding Child Molesters: Taking Charge
A basic yet comprehensive overview that is easy to read, Understanding Child Molesters uses cases and anecdotes to highlight and reinforce important issues and concepts.
Eric Leberg, 1997
9
Forensic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice
Child Molester Child molesters often utilize persuasion and/or manipulation to perpetrate the sexual abuse. They typically begin their involvement with children by using grooming behavior. Grooming behavior is intended to make the victim or  ...
Rita M. Hammer, Barbara Moynihan, Elaine M. Pagliaro, 2011
10
Sex Crimes: Perpetrators, Predators, Prostitutes, and Victims
The true pedophile is classified as a preferential child molester.35 At least three subtypes of preferential child molesters are known to exist: (1) seduction, (2) introverted, and (3) sadistic.36 • Seduction Child Molesters—involve children in ...
Ronald B. Flowers, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOLESTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term molester is used in the context of the following news items.
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Residents relieved alleged molester is in custody
CLAYTON, MO (KTVI) – We're learning more about the alleged sexual predator of children and women who is now behind bars and how it so ... «fox2now.com, Jul 15»
2
Pima County Sheriff's arrest alleged child molester
TUCSON- The Pima County Sheriff's Department arrested a man they say allegedly sexually assaulted two young children. Francisco Hernandez, 61, was ... «KVOA Tucson News, Jul 15»
3
Alleged molester was never placed on sex offender registry
BELLEVILLE, IL (KTVI) – He's faced a laundry list of criminal charges including sex related crimes, but Larry Alverson was never placed on a ... «fox2now.com, Jul 15»
4
Suspected Mehlville Child Molester in Custody
This man is wanted for questioning in connection with a July 18, 2015 sexual assault of a child in Mehlville, Mo. The surveillance photo is from ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
5
Vigilantes in India tie suspected molester to tree, beat him with …
An angry mob of vigilantes has tied a man, accused of molesting a woman, to a tree and beaten him, video footage from eastern India shows. «RT, Jul 15»
6
Baby In Danger? Admitted Child Molester Josh Duggar Will NOT Be …
Josh Duggar may have confessed to “wrongdoing” after released police records accused him of sexually molesting five minor females, ... «RadarOnline, Jul 15»
7
Indian mob ties suspected molester to tree, beats him with broom …
The video shows the alleged molester being repeatedly hit with a broomstick by one woman while receiving a few blows to the face from a man. «The Independent, Jul 15»
8
Convicted Child Molester, Murderer Set Free in Indiana, Is Now …
“Mr. Dobeski is a child murderer, he's a child molester, and right now he's roaming the streets free,” Sulkowski said, according to WMAQ-TV. «TheBlaze.com, Jul 15»
9
Child molester who did time for Dallas County crime added to state's …
A convicted child molester who raped a 9-year-old girl in Dallas County has been added to the state's list of most-wanted sex offenders. «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
10
Serial child molester back in court
A SERIAL child molester who is set to be released within weeks is set to appear in court this morning. James Richard Roles, 28, has served ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»

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