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grope

noun verb

the act of groping; and instance of groping

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
G
Ends with
E
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɡɹəʊp

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of groping; and instance of groping

verb

  1. fondle for sexual pleasure

    “He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly”

verb

  1. feel about uncertainly or blindly

    “She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom”

verb

  1. search blindly or uncertainly

    “His mind groped to make the connection”

In context

Example Sentences

He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly
She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom
His mind groped to make the connection

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