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harassing

  • present participle
    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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Baldoni denied harassing Lively or orchestrating a smear campaign against her.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

The 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act Muehl admitted to violating prohibits hunting, harassing, capturing, or killing any marine mammal in U.S. waters, or attempting to do so.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

In the early evening, protesters trickle in, shouting slogans and harassing drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

One time Alex attempted to communicate to a mother that her kids were harassing us and calling us names.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana