harassed (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /həˈræs/
Definition
To persistently annoy or create hardship for someone, especially in a way that causes distress.
Examples
The boss was accused of sexually harassing his employees.
Stop harassing me with these constant questions!
The protesters decided to harass the politicians by following them to their homes.
How to Use harassed
- harass someone (prepositional phrase)
- To persistently annoy or create hardship for a specific person. — "The constant bullying began to harass the new student."
- harass someone about something (prepositional phrase)
- To annoy someone repeatedly concerning a particular issue. — "He was harassed by debt collectors about his unpaid bills."
- sexually harass (collocation)
- To engage in unwelcome sexual advances or conduct. — "The company has strict policies against anyone who sexually harasses another employee."
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