Harass Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

harass

/həˈræs/ /ˈherəs/

verb

harasses;

harassed;

harassing

harasses;

harassed;

harassing

Britannica Dictionary definition of HARASS

[+ object]

1

:

to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way

• She was constantly harassed by the other students.
• He claims that he is being unfairly harassed by the police.
• He was accused of sexually harassing his secretary. [=of making unwanted sexual comments to her]

2

:

to make repeated attacks against (an enemy)

• The troops harassed the defeated army throughout its retreat.

— harassed

adjective

[more harassed; most harassed]

• She looked very harassed and distraught.

— harassment

/həˈræsmənt/ /ˈherəsmənt/

noun

[noncount]

• police harassment
• children subjected to harassment by bullies
• He was accused of sexual harassment.