ha
rass
Third Person
harasses
Present Participle
harassing
Past Tense
harassed
Past Participle
harassed
1
to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often causing distress or discomfort
transitive
- The employee filed a complaint against a coworker who continued to harass them.
- They were harassed by their classmates throughout high school, enduring constant bullying and taunting.
- Cyberstalking involves using technology to harass someone over the internet.
- She reported the coworker who was harassing her with inappropriate comments.
- Street vendors often face challenges, including being harassed by local authorities.
2
to persistently disrupt someone or something, causing disturbance or interference with their peace or normal functioning
transitive
- She harasses her coworkers by constantly interrupting their work with trivial questions
- He harassed his neighbors last week by repeatedly playing loud music late into the night
- The ongoing construction noise near our office continues to harass productivity, making it difficult to focus on work.
- The telemarketer's incessant calls served to harass rather than persuade, disrupting our daily routines and invading our privacy.
- The paparazzi's constant presence outside the celebrity's home served to harass and invade their privacy, making it difficult for them to lead a normal life.