Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun grope

1 sense of grope

Sense 1
grope -- (the act of groping; and instance of groping)
       => touch, touching -- (the act of putting two things together with no space between them; "at his touch the room filled with lights")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb grope

3 senses of grope

Sense 1
grope, fumble -- (feel about uncertainly or blindly; "She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom")
       => search, seek, look for -- (try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county")
          Phrasal Verb-> grope for#1

Sense 2
grope -- (search blindly or uncertainly; "His mind groped to make the connection")
       => try, seek, attempt, essay, assay -- (make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world")

Sense 3
grope -- (fondle for sexual pleasure; "He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly")
       => caress, fondle -- (touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi")