Molest vs. Harass — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Molest and Harass
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Molest
To disturb, interfere with, or annoy
"Adams warned them not to molest American ships engaged in lawful commerce" (Walter McDougall).
Harass
Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation
Being harassed at work can leave you feeling confused and helpless
Molest
To subject (a child) to sexual contact.
Harass
To subject (another) to hostile or prejudicial remarks or actions; pressure or intimidate.
Molest
To subject (an adult) to unwanted sexual contact.
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Harass
To irritate or torment persistently
His mind was harassed by doubts and misgivings.
Molest
To annoy intentionally.
Harass
To make repeated attacks or raids on (an enemy, for example).
Molest
To disturb or tamper with.
Harass
To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.
Molest
To sexually assault or sexually harass.
Harass
(specifically) To persistently bother (someone, or a group of people) physically or psychologically when such behaviour is illegal and/or unwanted, especially over an extended period.
Molest
To trouble; to disturb; to render uneasy; to interfere with; to vex.
They have molested the church with needless opposition.
Harass
To put excessive burdens upon (someone); to subject (someone) to anxieties.
To harass good people is no different than speaking ill of them.
Molest
Molestation.
Harass
To trouble (someone, or a group of people) through repeated military-style attacks.
Molest
Harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
Harass
(obsolete) Often followed by out: to fatigue or tire (someone) with exhausting and repeated efforts.
Molest
Annoy continually or chronically;
He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
This man harasses his female co-workers
Harass
(archaic) Harassment; pestering.
Harass
To fatigue; to tire with repeated and exhausting efforts; esp., to weary by importunity, teasing, or fretting; to cause to endure excessive burdens or anxieties; - sometimes followed by out.
[Troops] harassed with a long and wearisome march.
Nature oppressed and harass'd out with care.
Vext with lawyers and harass'd with debt.
Harass
Devastation; waste.
Harass
Worry; harassment.
Harass
Annoy continually or chronically;
He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
This man harasses his female co-workers
Harass
Exhaust by attacking repeatedly;
Harass the enemy
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