Molest \Mo*lest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Molested}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Molesting}.] [F. molester, L. molestare, fr. molestus
troublesome, fr. moles a heavy mass, load, burden. See 3d
{Mole}.]
To trouble; to disturb; to render uneasy; to interfere with;
to vex.

They have molested the church with needless opposition.
--Hooker.

Syn: To trouble; disturb; incommode; inconvenience; annoy;
vex; tease.

molested \molested\ adj.
sexually abused.

Syn: assaulted, raped, fondled.
[WordNet 1.5]