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折磨,干扰,妨害

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Molestation \Mol`es*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. molestation.]
   The act of molesting, or the state of being molested;
   disturbance; annoyance.

资料来源 : WordNet®

molestation
     n 1: the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual
          advances or activity (especially women or children)
     2: the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and
        criticism [syn: {harassment}]