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Molest vs. Harass — What's the Difference?

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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