😠harass

verb
/həˈræs/

Meaning

to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly in an aggressive or persistent way
to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example Sentences

The journalist claimed she was being harassed online.

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

Example Expressions

sexual harassment

Synonyms

pester, bother, torment, persecute, intimidate
Entry 1
pester, bother, torment, persecute, intimidate
Entry 2
torment, pester, bother, intimidate

Antonyms

comfort, support, protect, help
Entry 1
comfort, support, protect
Entry 2
help, support, comfort, protect

Collocations

harass employees, harass someone, constantly harass, harass online, harass constantly, harass sexually, harass verbally, harass at work
Entry 1
harass employees, harass someone, constantly harass, harass online
Entry 2
harass constantly, harass sexually, harass verbally, harass at work, harass online

More Example Sentences

Online harassment is a serious issue that requires stricter laws.

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