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   Molest , 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.
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   They have molested the church with needless opposition.
   Hooker.
   
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   Syn. -- To trouble; disturb; incommode; inconvenience; annoy; vex; tease.
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   Molest, n. Molestation. [Obs.]
   Chaucer.
   
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