as in disturbance
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
he owes her a lot of money, so he shouldn't be surprised at her constant harassment for a repayment
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Recent Examples of harassment
Many of his victims said that their relationships with family members, employers and partners were irreparably harmed as a result of Hardy's hacking and harassment, which often included sending nude photos of his victims to people in their personal networks.
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
In September 2021, the Spirit fired head coach Richie Burke following allegations of emotional and verbal harassment.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Grundyson’s three-year term as chief has been marked by the deaths of two firefighters; felony charges against some in his ranks; and a string of lawsuits by employees alleging discrimination, retaliation and harassment.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The case claims breaches of human rights, assault, personal injury, discrimination and harassment on the part of KCL.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Schachter said the court ruling could lead to a rise in antisemitic harassment against students, especially in private K-12 schools.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the agency received 88,531 new charges of discrimination, 40% of which included allegations of harassment.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
This week, global spectators read exhibits from a New York district court meant to bolster both sides in Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni for harassment and retaliation.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Bills that strip transgender individuals’ rights lead to harassment and abuse toward the transgender community, Malone said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
In September 2021, the Spirit fired head coach Richie Burke following allegations of emotional and verbal harassment.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Grundyson’s three-year term as chief has been marked by the deaths of two firefighters; felony charges against some in his ranks; and a string of lawsuits by employees alleging discrimination, retaliation and harassment.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The case claims breaches of human rights, assault, personal injury, discrimination and harassment on the part of KCL.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Schachter said the court ruling could lead to a rise in antisemitic harassment against students, especially in private K-12 schools.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the agency received 88,531 new charges of discrimination, 40% of which included allegations of harassment.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
This week, global spectators read exhibits from a New York district court meant to bolster both sides in Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni for harassment and retaliation.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Bills that strip transgender individuals’ rights lead to harassment and abuse toward the transgender community, Malone said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassment
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Drinking has been found to increase the risk of many cancers, metabolic dysfunction, gut microbiome disturbances and mitochondrial toxins, Hyman said.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, these components proved too vulnerable to the extreme conditions, including intense shock waves and aerodynamic disturbances at low altitudes.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Apple has been working to eliminate the inner screen’s visible crease, a longtime annoyance of the category.—
Chris Welch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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That said, your annoyance is also valid.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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There will be in-store dedicated marketing and email and social teasing.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Today, after years of teasing, the Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky drops his fourth studio album (and first in almost 8 years), Don’t Be Dumb.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement The atrocities and methods of torture were almost too much to absorb.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kristi Noem, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, posed in front of a group of immigrants sent to a torture site in El Salvador, in a show of sadistic titillation.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassment. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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