molest

1. (dated) To annoy, trouble, or afflict.Examples: "They have molested the church with needless opposition."; "It was a true sanctuary. Once inside, the Faces were unreachable. Nothing could molest them. They were no longer the oppressed, wretched teen menials who must take orders, toe the line. Here they took command, they reigned."; "A person must not delay, obstruct, hinder or molest an authorized officer who is performing a function under this Regulation."Synonyms: bother, disturb, aggravate, annoy, rankle, ruffle, sting, antagonizedated

2. (obsolete) To disturb or tamper with.Synonyms: dabble in, interfere with, meddle withobsolete