harass

verb
UK: /həˈræs/
US: /həˈræs/

  1. To annoy or trouble someone repeatedly.

    1. Don't harass me, I'm busy now.
    2. The media continue to harass the family despite their pleas for privacy.

  2. To repeatedly threaten or disturb someone.

    1. He used to harass his classmates.
    2. She claims that the company harassed her after she filed a complaint.

Synonyms

bully annoy torment intimidate pester
harass noun

  1. The act of annoying or troubling someone repeatedly; persistent unwanted attention.

    1. She complained of harassment at work.
    2. He was accused of sexual harassment by several women.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "harass" in English means: To annoy or trouble someone repeatedly., To repeatedly threaten or disturb someone..

The phonetic transcription of "harass" is /həˈræs/ in British English and /həˈræs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "harass": bully, annoy, torment, intimidate, pester.

Example usage of "harass": "Don't harass me, I'm busy now.". More examples on the page.