harass
/həˈræs/
annoy, bother
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation repeatedly, causing distress.
"He was constantly harassed by the media."
- 2.
To make repeated, unwelcome advances or threats towards someone, especially in a sexual context.
"The employee accused her boss of sexual harassment."
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The company has a strict policy against harassing employees.
The company has a strict policy against harassing employees.
Don't harass her with your constant questions.
Don't harass her with your constant questions.
She felt harassed by his repeated calls and texts.
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How do you pronounce harass?
harass is pronounced [/həˈræs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does harass mean?
harass means "annoy, bother". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is harass?
harass is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The company has a strict policy against harassing employees." — used to mean "annoy, bother".
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