Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harass
verb
/həˈras/
Definition
To bother or annoy continuously; to disturb or irritate someone repeatedly.
Examples
- She felt that her boss was beginning to harass her with constant demands for overtime.
- The loud music from the party began to harass the neighbors.
- He decided to report the student who was harassing him in school.
Meaning
Harass means to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often causing distress or discomfort.
Synonyms
- bully
- torment
- persecute
- disturb
