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Definition of harassing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
behaviorpersistent bothering or intimidation of someone
- The harassing of students was reported to the principal.
Adjective
1.
behaviorcausing persistent annoyance or distress
- The harassing phone calls never stopped.
2.
intimidationcharacterized by intimidating or threatening behavior
- She filed a complaint about the harassing messages.
Expressions with harassing
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gunfire to disturb or annoy enemy
The soldiers used harassing fire to keep the enemy awake.
Origin of harassing
Old French, harer (to set a dog on)
Terms with harassing included in their meaning
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harassment
the crime of following or harassing someone
persistent harassment
repeatedly bothering or harassing someone in an annoying way
provocation
act of provoking or harassing someone
harassing call
phone call made to harass or irritate
behavior
the act of persistently harassing someone
harassment
persistently harassing or pursuing
harassment
act of provoking or harassing Jewish people
harassment
persistently harassing or oppressing
harassment
the act of persistently troubling or harassing someone
harassing
causing constant trouble or annoyance
digital harassment
harassing or stalking someone using digital or online tools
internet culture
harassing others online for fun
conflict
persistently attacking or harassing
Examples of harassing in a sentence
Our policy forbids the harassing of coworkers in person or by email. The harassing emails were reported to the authorities. She found his harassing comments deeply unsettling. The harassing behavior was reported to HR. He was warned about his harassing conduct at work.
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- French:harcèlement, harcelant, ...
- German:Belästigung, belästigend, ...
- Italian:molestie, molesto, ...
- Spanish:acoso, acosador, ...
- Portuguese:assédio, perturbador, ...
- Chinese:骚扰, 骚扰性的, ...
- Japanese:嫌がらせ, 嫌がらせの, ...
- Arabic:مُضايَقة, مُضَايِق, ...
- Hebrew:הַטְרָדָה, מַטְרִיד, ...
- Russian:травля, тревожащий, ...
- Ukrainian:переслідування, набридливий, ...
- Hindi:उत्पीड़न, उत्पीड़क, ...
Definition of harass - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
conflictsubject to aggressive pressure or intimidation
- The manager would harass his employees daily..
2.
behaviorannoy someone frequently or systematically
- She felt harassed by the constant phone calls.
3.
burdenRare put excessive burdens upon someoneRare
- The manager harassed his team with unrealistic deadlines.
4.
militaryTECH. make repeated small-scale attacks on an enemyTECH.
- The troops harassed the retreating enemy forces..
Expressions with harass
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subject someone to unwanted sexual comments touches or advances
It is illegal to sexually harass coworkers in the workplace.
Origin of harass
French, harasser (to tire out) + Old Norse, hras (to rush)
Examples of harass in a sentence
The protesters were harassed by the police. He was harassed by spam emails daily. The dog constantly harassed the cat. The new policy harassed employees with extra paperwork. The guerrilla fighters harassed the supply lines. They harassed the enemy camp at night.
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- French:harceler, importuner, ...
- German:belästigen, schikanieren, ...
- Italian:tormentare, infastidire, ...
- Spanish:hostigar, molestar, ...
- Portuguese:assediar, incomodar, ...
- Chinese:骚扰, 烦扰, ...
- Japanese:嫌がらせをする, 悩ます, ...
- Arabic:ضَايَقَ, أَثْقَلَ عَلَيْهِ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַטְרִיד, לְהַעֲמִיס עַל, ...
- Russian:досаждать, докучать, ...
- Ukrainian:переслідувати, дратувати, ...
- Hindi:परेशान करना, दबाव डालना, ...
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