harass
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; pester.
harassing
Example Sentences
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Two veteran FBI counterterrorism officials were demoted after investigators determined allegedly harassing calls to a top White House aide’s wife did not warrant further investigation, according to multiple reports.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
The alleged victim, Julie Fadden, 65, said if Woodhouse had been dealt with he might have been stopped before he began harassing Banks and other suspected victims.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Shapiro said the order follows reports from Pennsylvanians that a flood of developers have been harassing and strong-arming residents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Today’s guilty plea makes clear that harming or harassing our marine wildlife has serious consequences.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
For six months, the 586th Regiment had been defending strategic positions in their dangerous solo Yak fighters and the 588th Regiment had been harassing German troops with bombs dropped from their flimsy Po-2s.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
