grope
Translation
to feel for something blindly, to touch someone sexually without consent
Examples
He groped for the light switch in the dark.
He groped for the light switch in the dark.
She accused him of groping her at the party.
She accused him of groping her at the party.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) to search blindly for (sth.) He groped for the light switch in the dark.
((sb.)) to touch (sb.) sexually without consent She accused him of groping her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fumble, feel for; (sexual context) molest, fondle
Etymology
From Old English 'grāpian', related to 'grīpan' (to grip).
Memory Tips
Imagine trying to 'grip' or 'grab' something in the dark; you have to 'grope' for it.