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ha·rass Listen to audio/həˈræs, ˈherəs/ verb
ha·rass·es; ha·rassed; ha·rass·ing
[+ obj] 1 : to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way
She was constantly harassed by the other students. He claims that he is being unfairly harassed by the police. He was accused of sexually harassing his secretary. [=of making unwanted sexual comments to her]
2 : to make repeated attacks against (an enemy)
The troops harrassed the defeated army throughout its retreat.
— harassed adjective [more harassed; most harassed]
She looked very harassed and distraught.
— ha·rass·ment Listen to audio /həˈræsmənt, ˈherəsmənt/ noun [noncount]
police harassment children subjected to harassment by bullies He was accused of sexual harassment.

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