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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“While your right to express your political opinions is protected speech, speech that harasses City employees and disrupts their ability to perform their duties is not protected,” the letter read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
In a Facebook post, the Museum said these images were a "dangerous distortion" which "disrespects victims and harasses their memory".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
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
Mr. West harasses Mr. Davidson on social media.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2022
There is no greater torture in this world than to carry about in one's soul night and day an evil thought which harasses and pursues, and be unable to tell it to anybody.
From Eyes Like the Sea by Mór Jókai
