harass
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; pester.
harassing
Example Sentences
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“Today’s guilty plea makes clear that harming or harassing our marine wildlife has serious consequences.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
A 63-year-old man has been found guilty of harassing the Labour MP for Walthamstow after preventing her from leaving a Tube carriage and behaving in an "abusive and aggressive" manner.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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
But against Spain, he took part in his side’s relentless harassing of a technically superior team as it racked up a World Cup final record of 26 fouls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
She would have made good company of Motke the Meshugener, who had wandered the streets of Piatra Neamț harassing travelers he was convinced were possessed by the dybbukim of his loved ones.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
