Harry (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhæri/
Definition
To trouble, annoy, or torment someone persistently.
Examples
The persistent cough continued to harry him throughout the night.
Reporters hounded the celebrity, harrying her at every turn.
How to Use Harry
- harry someone (prepositional phrase)
- To persistently trouble or annoy a person. — "The constant questions began to harry the speaker."
- harry someone with something (prepositional phrase)
- To trouble or annoy someone by repeatedly bringing up a specific topic or issue. — "The journalist harried the politician with questions about the scandal."
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