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Synonyms & Similar Words
pestering
tormenting
teasing
bullying
intimidating
threatening
annoying
bothering
vexing
harassing
badgering
heckling
plaguing
bedeviling
hounding
persecuting
provoking
goading
taunting
teasing
worrying
niggling
importuning
molesting
harassing
disturbing
troubling
irritating
aggravating
infuriating
exasperating
maddening
riling
antagonizing
browbeating
coercing
strong-arming
Meaning of Harassing
The primary meaning of the word "Harassing" is to cause anxiety or annoyance to someone.
Definitions
- To cause anxiety or annoyance to someone, especially by repeated or persistent actions
- To trouble or annoy someone constantly, making their life difficult or unpleasant
- To subject someone to unwelcome or uninvited attention, especially of a sexual nature
Etymology of Harassing
The word "Harassing" originates from the Old French word "harasser," which means to tire or exhaust, and is derived from the Old French word "harer," meaning to set a dog on, and the suffix "-ass-," which is an intensive form
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of troubling or annoying someone, and its meaning has evolved over time to include a range of behaviors, from mild annoyance to serious persecution
Example Uses
- The company was fined for harassing its employees with constant demands for overtime
- The new policy aims to prevent harassing behavior in the workplace
- The victim reported being harassed by a stranger on the street
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
respecting
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