As verbs the difference between molest and infest
is that
molest is to annoy intentionally while
infest is to inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers.
As an adjective infest is
(obsolete) mischievous; hurtful; harassing.
molest English
(Child sexual abuse)
Verb
( en verb)
To annoy intentionally
To disturb or tamper with.
* Hooker
- They have molested the church with needless opposition.
To sexually abuse, especially a minor
- The woman who molested the child she was babysitting has been arrested.
Derived terms
* molester
* molestful
Related terms
* molestation
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infest English
Verb
( en verb)
To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers
- Insects are infesting my basement!
(pathology, of a parasite) To invade a host plant or animal
Synonyms
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Adjective
( en adjective)
(obsolete) mischievous; hurtful; harassing
- (Spenser)
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