molester

/ˈmoʊlstər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who habitually or repeatedly engages in sexual contact with children, or a person who habitually or repeatedly engages in sexual contact with or in the presence of a person who is or appears to be 16 years old or younger, in a manner that is exploitative or abusive, especially for the person’s own gratification.

“The molester was arrested after being caught by neighbors attempting to lure children into his van.”

Synonyms

  • child molester
  • pedophile

Antonyms

  • advocate
  • protector