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teasing vs molestation

molestation vs teasing

teasing and molestation both are nouns.

teasing is an adjective but molestation is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
teasing Yes Yes No No
molestation Yes No No No
As nouns, molestation is a hypernym of teasing; that is, molestation is a word with a broader meaning than teasing:
  • teasing: the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
  • molestation: the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
Other hypernyms of teasing include harassment.
teasing (noun) molestation (noun)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
playful vexation the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
teasing (adjective) molestation (adjective)
causing irritation or annoyance
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it
Difference between teasing and molestation

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