grope
verb
\ ˈgrōp
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groped;
groping
Definition of grope
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to feel about blindly or uncertainly in search
grope for the light switch
2
: to look for something blindly or uncertainly
grope for the right words
3
: to feel one's way
groped along the dark passage
grope
noun
plural gropes
Definition of grope (Entry 2 of 2)
: an act of groping
made a grope for the light switch And what are these clumsy, embarrassing, fumbling encounters if they are not passes, beery gropes in the dark?— Nick Hornby
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Examples of grope in a Sentence
Verb
I groped for the light switch. She groped around in her purse, looking for her comb. We groped along the dark passage. She claims that her boss tried to grope her.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Blatt, Pambakian said, groped her breasts and thighs and tried to kiss her while the other Tinder employees were in the room. — NBC News, "Ex-Tinder exec claims company's former CEO assaulted her in front of co-workers," 6 Aug. 2019 The lawsuit claims that Blatt pulled Pambakian onto the hotel bed, groped her breasts and upper thighs, and kissed her shoulders, neck, and chest. — Ashley Carman, The Verge, "Tinder’s former marketing chief sues Match over sexual assault and wrongful termination," 5 Aug. 2019 Kirsty Wigglesworth/Associated Press LONDON — Lawmakers hurling heavy pieces of office equipment at aides, groping their breasts and slapping their backsides. — Benjamin Mueller, New York Times, "U.K. Parliament Workers Face ‘Unacceptable’ Abuse, Report Says," 11 July 2019 Three years ago, the Manhattan district attorney’s office decided not to prosecute Weinstein after an Italian model, Ambra Battilana, accused him of groping her breasts during a meeting in his office. — James C. Mckinley Jr. William K. Rashbaum, BostonGlobe.com, "Harvey Weinstein, Accused of Sex Assault, Facing Arrest in New York," 25 May 2018 The crux of the scene occurs when Victor gropes the actress under the table, causing her to recoil and spill wine on her shirt. — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "In Our Midst: A Jersey Boy in Connecticut," 14 Aug. 2019 At one point two women from the audience took the stage and kissed and groped Ms. Johnston, an activist for lesbian rights, before all three tumbled to the floor. — John Williams, New York Times, "D.A. Pennebaker, Pioneer of Cinéma Vérité in America, Dies at 94," 3 Aug. 2019 Everyone is conformable being near other people, because no one is groping anyone or looking for anything other than to maintain their own space and enjoy the music. — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, "Woodstock photographer talks Hendrix, hippies, Janis," 25 July 2019 According to the Suffolk County district attorney’s office, Batali is expected to be arraigned on Friday on an indecent assault and battery charge, after allegedly groping a woman at a restaurant in March 2017. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, "Mario Batali Is Facing a Criminal Charge for Allegedly Groping a Woman," 23 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grope.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for grope
grope
verb
English Language Learners Definition of grope
: to search for something by reaching or touching usually with your fingers in an awkward way
: to move forward carefully by putting your hands in front of you so that you can feel anything that blocks you
: to touch (someone) in an unwanted and unexpected sexual way
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grope
verb
\ ˈgrōp
\
\
groped;
groping
Kids Definition of grope
1
: to move along by feeling with the hands
He groped along the dark hallway.
2
: to seek by or as if by feeling around
She groped for the light switch. He was groping for an answer.
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