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groped

/ɡroʊpt/ /ɡrɒpt/

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verb

Tasten, betasten

To feel with or use the hands; to handle.

Examples :

"Lost in the dark closet, she groped for the light switch. "

Verloren in dem dunklen Schrank, tastete sie nach dem Lichtschalter.

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verb

Tasten, betasten, fummeln

To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.

Examples :

"He groped for the light switch in the dark hallway. "

Er tastete im dunklen Flur nach dem Lichtschalter.

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verb

Begrabschen, betatschen

To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.

Examples :

"He was fired from his job after a coworker reported that he groped her in the office elevator. "

Er wurde nach der Anzeige einer Kollegin, die angab, er habe sie im Fahrstuhl des Büros begrapscht, entlassen.

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verb

Begrabschen, betatschen

To intentionally and inappropriately touch another person, in such a manner as to make the contact appear accidental, for the purpose of one's sexual gratification.

Examples :

"That old man groped that girl on the train!"

Dieser alte Mann hat dieses Mädchen im Zug begrapscht!

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verb

Untersuchen, betasten

To examine; to test; to sound.

Examples :

"The mechanic groped around inside the engine compartment, trying to find the loose wire. "

Der Mechaniker untersuchte im Motorraum und versuchte, das lose Kabel zu finden.

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