1. (

• grope ,
• fumble

) feel about uncertainly or blindly; "She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom" ;

2. (

• grope

) search blindly or uncertainly; "His mind groped to make the connection" ;

3. (

• grope ,

) fondle for sexual pleasure; "He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly" ;