harass
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; pester.
harasses
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present tense formof harass (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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But an 18-month investigation by the BBC finds it takes over people's lives, separates people from their loved ones and harasses its critics.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2023
The 36-year-old Walters said Wednesday that he envisions putting together a program that scores in bunches, stops the run and routinely harasses opposing quarterbacks.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
Blocking someone who harasses you can seem satisfying and problem-solving, but it may simply turn your problem into someone else’s nightmare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
Mr. West harasses Mr. Davidson on social media.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2022
That is their great place of resort; and frequent stirring and making the ground very fine, disturbs the peace of their numerous families, gives them trouble, makes them uneasy, and finally harasses them to death.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 336, October 18, 1828 by Various
