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Meaning
Verb
●
To
annoy
(someone)
frequently
or
systematically
; to pester.
To
persistently
bother
(someone, or a group of people)
physically
or
psychologically
when such
behaviour
is
illegal
and/or
unwanted
, especially over an
extended
period.
●
To
put
excessive
burdens
upon (someone); to
subject
(someone) to anxieties.
●
To
trouble
(someone, or a group of people) through
repeated
military-style attacks.
●
Often
followed by
out: to
fatigue
or
tire
(someone) with
exhausting
and
repeated
efforts.
Noun
●
Harassment; pestering.
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Origin
harass
English
harasser
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Beleaguer
Beset
Chevy
Harry
Hassle
Molest
Plague
Related
Intimidate
Taunt
Brutalize
Persecute
Pester
Punish
Oppress
Humiliate
Terrorize
Victimize
Bully
Stalk
Embarrass
Mistreat
Attack
Antagonize
Insult
Annoy
Molest
Abuse
Threaten
Bodyblock
Deceive
Detain
Kill
Torment
Offend
Ridicule
Imprison
Assault
Belittle
Accuse
Coerce
Harm
Impersonate
Poke
Berate
Frighten
Torture
Scare
Disrespect
Blackmail
Condemn
Kidnap
Dehumanize
Demonize
Demean
Mock
Enslave
Criticize
Murder
Injure
Maim
Snipe
Befriend
Terrify
Disengage
Defraud
Victimise
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Rhymes
Gas
Ass
Wass
Mass
Pass
Sass
Lass
Asse
Alas
Crass
Grass
Frass
Brass
Class
Glass
Arras
Trass
Harass
Wrasse
Ratass
Morass
Crevasse
Embarrass
En Masse
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