Grope (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), groped, grop·ing.
  1. to feel about with the hands; feel one's way: I had to grope around in the darkness before I found the light switch.
  2. to search blindly or uncertainly: He seemed to be groping for an answer to the question.
verb (used with object), groped, grop·ing.
  1. to seek by or as if by groping: to grope one's way up the dark stairs.
  2. to touch or fondle (someone) for sexual pleasure, especially without the person’s consent.
noun
  1. an act or instance of groping.
  2. an act or instance of sexually fondling another person.
verb
  1. to feel or search about uncertainly (for something) with the hands
  2. to search uncertainly or with difficulty (for a solution, answer, etc)
  3. to find or make (one's way) by groping
  4. to feel or fondle the body of (someone) for sexual gratification
noun
  1. the act of groping
Grope (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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