harassment
harassment
nounDefinition of HARASSMENT
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>
Synonyms aggravation, bedevilment, botheration, bothering, bugging, disturbance, harassment, harrying, importunity, pestering, teasing, vexation
Related Words aggro [British], molestation, offense (or offence), persecution, provocation, torment, torture; devilment, devilry, mischief
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