Harassing

Pronunciation: /hərˈæsɪŋ/

Harassing (verb)

  1. to annoy or upset someone again and again.
  2. to put pressure on someone by frequently asking or demanding.

Examples

  • The dog kept harassing the cat all afternoon.
  • She was harassing her brother by taking his toys.

Common collocations: harassing behavior, stop harassing, harassing calls, harassing tactics, harassing emails

Synonyms of Harassing

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Harassing

  • providing relief or solace
  • calming or easing distress