verb
grope
grohp
verb
1
To feel around with the hands, especially when unable to see clearly.
"She groped for the light switch in the dark room."
2
To touch another person inappropriately or sexually without consent.
"He was arrested after groping a passenger on the train."
How to Use Grope
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither feeling your way around blindly, or touching someone sexually without their consent.
Common mistake
The sexual sense is a serious criminal act, not a casual or humorous one — be careful with tone.
Word Forms
groped past tense, gropes plural, gropes singular
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “grope”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She _____ for the light switch in the dark room.
Etymology
From Old English grāpian, related to the word "gripe" and to "grip."