noun
- a person who bothers, harasses, or interferes with someone
- a person who commits sexual abuse, especially against children
Usage: offensive; criminal
Examples
- The security guard removed the molester who was bothering customers.
- She reported the molester to the authorities immediately.
- The neighborhood watch was formed to protect children from potential molesters.
- Police arrested the suspected molester after the investigation.
- The victim bravely testified against her molester in court.
- Parents were warned about the convicted molester living nearby.