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harassed

  • past participle
    of harass.
    harass
    verb (used with object)
    to disturb or bother persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; pester.
  • past tense form
    of harass.
    harass
    verb (used with object)
    to disturb or bother persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; pester.
  • a word derived from harass.
    harass
    verb (used with object)
    to disturb or bother persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; pester.

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The Liuzzo family was harassed for their mother’s activism even after her death, but the event galvanized activists all over the country, becoming one impetus for Congress to finally pass the landmark 1965 legislation.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

In the indictment, the government alleges that protesters blocked ICE facilities and surveilled and harassed government employees while communicating in a Signal group chat, which they say was used to identify government vehicles.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026

That came after the Riverside City Council sent Freeman a letter alleging she harassed municipal employees, which she denies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Kemish said his team had identified several groups from across Nottingham and West Bridgford who harassed the public and shop workers, and that some saw their behaviour as "pranks".

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

I’d been watching Captain Bugloss and he struck me as a nice enough fellow, conscientious and a bit weak and rather harassed by having more to do than he could really cope with.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams