harass

ha-rass · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To subject someone to aggressive pressure, intimidation, or unwelcome behavior repeatedly.

  2. 2.

    To make repeated small-scale attacks on an enemy.

Related words

Antonyms: comfort, soothe, support
See also: bully, harassment, persecute
Synonyms: bother, bully, persecute, pester, torment

Etymology

From French harasser ("to tire out, vex"), possibly from Old French harer ("to set a dog on") or hare ("a cry to excite dogs"). The word entered English in the early 17th century.