grope

Meanings

• the act of groping; and instance of groping
• feel about uncertainly or blindly
  • "She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom"
• search blindly or uncertainly
  • "His mind groped to make the connection"
• fondle for sexual pleasure
  • "He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly"

Synonyms

fumble