harass (Meaning)
harass (v)
annoy continually or chronically
exhaust by attacking repeatedly
harass (v. t.)
To fatigue; to tire with repeated and exhausting efforts; esp., to weary by importunity, teasing, or fretting; to cause to endure excessive burdens or anxieties; -- sometimes followed by out.
harass (n.)
Devastation; waste.
Worry; harassment.
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harass Sentence Examples
- The bully relentlessly harassed the shy student with hurtful words and gestures.
- The anonymous callers harassed the victim with threats and false accusations.
- The stalker's persistent harassment caused the woman to live in constant fear.
- The boss's unwanted advances and inappropriate behavior amounted to workplace harassment.
- The police apprehended the suspect who had been harassing women in the park for weeks.
- The online trolls harassed the celebrity with vile comments and threats.
- The phone scams harassed the elderly with deceptive promises of winnings or emergency aid.
- The harassing creditor called multiple times a day, demanding immediate payment.
- The animal rights activists harassed the laboratory staff with protests and demonstrations.
- The injured employee filed a harassment complaint against his supervisor for creating a hostile work environment.
FAQs About the word harass
annoy continually or chronically, exhaust by attacking repeatedlyTo fatigue; to tire with repeated and exhausting efforts; esp., to weary by importunity, teasin
exhaust, tire, wear,kill, fag, debilitate, do in, frazzle, weary, burn out
energize, activate,activate, strengthen, strengthen, energize, rest, relax, unwind, unwind
The bully relentlessly harassed the shy student with hurtful words and gestures.
The anonymous callers harassed the victim with threats and false accusations.
The stalker's persistent harassment caused the woman to live in constant fear.
The boss's unwanted advances and inappropriate behavior amounted to workplace harassment.
