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Synonyms
grope (grōp)

[Middle English gropen, from Old English grāpian.]

verb: groped, grop·ing, gropes. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To reach about uncertainly; feel one's way: groped for the telephone.
  2. To search blindly or uncertainly: grope for an answer.

transitive verb 

  1. To make (one's way) by reaching about uncertainly.
  2. Slang To handle or fondle for sexual pleasure.

noun 

The act or an instance of groping.

derivatives

groṕer
noun
groṕing·ly
adverb