Grope

Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊp/

Grope (verb)

  1. to try to find something by feeling with your hands, often in the dark.
  2. to touch someone in a way that is unwanted and inappropriate.
  3. to have difficulty finding the right words to say.

Examples

  • He groped for the light switch in the dark.
  • She groped around in her bag for the keys.

Common collocations: grope in the dark, grope for the switch, accused of groping, groped inappropriately, grope for words

Synonyms of Grope

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Grope

  • locating something successfully
  • perceiving visually without needing to touch