grope

noun

1. the act of groping; and instance of groping

Definition categories: act, touch, touching

verb

1. feel about uncertainly or blindly

- She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom

Similar word(s): fumble

Definition categories: contact, search, seek

2. search blindly or uncertainly

- His mind groped to make the connection

Definition categories: social, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try

3. fondle for sexual pleasure

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

Definition categories: contact, caress, fondle