Synonyms of harassment

harassment

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disturbance
• bothering
• annoyance
• bugging
• teasing
• torture
• persecution
• torment
• aggravation
• botheration
• pestering
• vexation
• molestation
• harrying
• importunity
• bedevilment
• provocation
• offense
• mischief
• devilment
• aggro
• devilry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of harassment

This strange and layered case is the subject of the documentary, A Toxic Love Story, out July 22 on Netflix, which recounts the events that led to uncovering Ian and Angela as the true sources of the harassment. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 22 July 2026

Abarca was further charged with two counts of harassment by telecommunications device in Hutchinson, Kansas municipal court in December, according to court records. — Ilana Arougheti july 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Many of the city’s estimated 12,000 Haitian residents endured harassment, and the city experienced more than 30 bomb threats. — Gina Perez, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Andrew Truelove, 41, was charged with hate crimes burglary and menacing, as well as criminal trespass and harassment after allegedly swinging at Melvin Thursday morning. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Despite the harassment, Iran did not lose a game, playing to three draws despite having three goals — any of which would have sent it to the knockout rounds — erased by video reviews. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

YouTube had played a role in Gamergate, an online harassment campaign against prominent women in the gaming world that became a culture-wars flashpoint. — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026

He has since been arrested and charged with multiple hate crimes—burglary, menacing, criminal trespass, and harassment—the New York Police Department confirmed to Entertainment Weekly. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Women’s National Basketball Players Association leaders are set to meet with league leadership, including commissioner Cathy Engelbert, to discuss online harassment players have been increasingly subject to in recent weeks. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 17 July 2026