grope 
/ˈgroʊp/ verb
gropes; groped; grop·ing /ˈgroʊp/ verb 1 [no obj] : to search for something by reaching or touching usually with your fingers in an awkward way
▪ I groped for the light switch. ▪ She groped around in her purse, looking for her comb. — often used figuratively ▪ He was groping for a tactful way to break the news. 2 : to move forward carefully by putting your hands in front of you so that you can feel anything that blocks you [no obj] ▪ We groped along the dark passage. [+ obj] ▪ We groped our way [=felt our way] along the dark passage. 3 [+ obj] : to touch (someone) in an unwanted and unexpected sexual way
▪ She claims that her boss tried to grope her.
▪ I groped for the light switch. ▪ She groped around in her purse, looking for her comb. — often used figuratively ▪ He was groping for a tactful way to break the news.
▪ She claims that her boss tried to grope her.
