Trouble, hardship; molestation, injury.

The action of troubling, disturbing, or irritating a person or animal by physical means; the fact or state of being so troubled or distressed. Also…

gen. The action of harassing a person or thing; the condition of being harassed; intentional annoyance, hostile interference; †vexation, distress (obs…

The action of harassing, troubling, etc., a person; molestation. Also: †annoyance, injury (obsolete).

Molestation; an instance of this.