1. to bother, disturb, or annoy someone persistently
2. to attack or harm someone, especially in a sexual way
Usage: serious criminal context

Examples

• The neighbor constantly molests us with loud music late at night.
• Please don’t molest the wildlife in the park.
• The security guard was fired for molesting visitors.
• She reported that someone had been molesting her child.
• The bully molests younger students during recess.
• Wild animals should not be molested by tourists.