harassing

ha-rass-ing · verb, adjective

imported

Definitions

verb, adjective

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "harass"; subjecting someone to aggressive pressure or unwelcome behavior.

  2. 2.

    Characterized by or involving harassment.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    harassing fire — (Military) Intermittent fire designed to disturb the enemy rather than inflict casualties

Related words

Antonyms: comforting, supporting
See also: bullying, harass, harassment
Synonyms: bullying, intimidating, pestering, tormenting

Etymology

From French harasser + -ing suffix. See harass.