grope (Meaning)
grope (n)
the act of groping; and instance of groping
grope (v)
feel about uncertainly or blindly
search blindly or uncertainly
fondle for sexual pleasure
grope (v. i.)
To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
grope (v. t.)
To search out by feeling in the dark; as, we groped our way at midnight.
To examine; to test; to sound.
Synonyms & Antonyms of grope
grope Sentence Examples
- The stranger's groping attempt on the young woman sparked outrage.
- The politician's inappropriate groping of his constituents caused a public outcry.
- The accused groper claimed his actions were innocent and misunderstood.
- The victim of the groping incident bravely reported the assault to the authorities.
- The police launched an investigation into the allegations of groping.
- The public was horrified by the video footage that emerged of the groping incident.
- The groping suspect was apprehended and charged with battery.
- The court convicted the groping perpetrator and sentenced him to prison.
- The community rallied around the victim of the groping, offering support and solidarity.
- The incident served as a stark reminder of the prevalence of groping and the need for society to take action.
FAQs About the word grope
the act of groping; and instance of groping, feel about uncertainly or blindly, search blindly or uncertainly, fondle for sexual pleasureTo feel with or use the
reach, look,fumble, grab, fish,feel, scrabble, seize, get, capture
No antonyms found.
The stranger's groping attempt on the young woman sparked outrage.
The politician's inappropriate groping of his constituents caused a public outcry.
The accused groper claimed his actions were innocent and misunderstood.
The victim of the groping incident bravely reported the assault to the authorities.
