1. acts of bothering, disturbing, or harassing someone persistently
Usage: plural form of molestation
2. acts of sexual abuse or assault
Usage: legal/criminal context; serious offense

Examples

• The security guard reported several molestations of visitors by aggressive vendors.
• The neighborhood watch was formed to prevent molestations of elderly residents.
• Police investigated multiple molestations at the local park.
• The school implemented new policies to prevent any molestations of students.
• Witnesses testified about the molestations they had observed.
• The community demanded action against these molestations.