verb

harass

to harass, to pester, to annoy

He was accused of harassing a colleague.

He was accused of harassing a colleague.

The army constantly harassed the enemy.

The army constantly harassed the enemy.

((sb.)) to annoy or worry (sb.) repeatedly It is illegal to harass your colleagues.

Synonyms: pester, bother, annoy, torment; Antonyms: assist, help, comfort.

From Old French 'harer' (to set a dog on).

Think of a 'harsh' person who 'rasps' at you with annoying comments.

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