Molest \Mo*lest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Molested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Molesting}.] [F. molester, L. molestare, fr. molestus troublesome, fr. moles a heavy mass, load, burden. See 3d {Mole}.] To trouble; to disturb; to render uneasy; to interfere with; to vex. They have molested the church with needless opposition. --Hooker. Syn: To trouble; disturb; incommode; inconvenience; annoy; vex; tease.