Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hagride

Verb
/ˈhæɡ.raɪd/
Definition
To harass or torment someone, especially through relentless verbal abuse or emotional manipulation.
Examples
  • He felt like he was being hagridden by his classmates with their constant teasing.
  • She decided to stand up for herself after months of being hagridden by her colleagues.
Meaning
Hagride typically refers to the act of persistently bothering or teasing someone, often in a cruel manner. The term suggests a significant emotional or psychological impact on the person being hagridden.
Synonyms
  • Bully
  • Harass
  • Torment
  • Persecute
  • Badger