harry

har-ry · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To persistently carry out attacks on an enemy or an enemy's territory.

  2. 2.

    To persistently harass, annoy, or torment someone.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    harried by — persistently troubled or tormented by
  • •
    harried expression — a look of stress from being constantly bothered

Related words

Antonyms: aid, assist, comfort, help
See also: harass, harried, pester, torment
Synonyms: badger, harass, pester, plague, torment

Etymology

From Old English hergian ("to ravage, plunder"), related to here ("army"). Originally a military term meaning to raid or make war, it later extended to mean persistent harassment.