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
The alleged harassment took place over the course of about 17 months, from February 2024 to July 2025, the Star-Telegram previously reported.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Lisa Nandy has voiced her disapproval at major TV players declining to pay annual fees to the UK industry’s new independent bullying and harassment complaints body.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Now, as legal attacks against telehealth providers put shield laws to the test, some states have moved to strengthen the laws by allowing providers to prescribe anonymously, reducing their risk of legal or individual harassment.
—Patrick Adams, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Each of the people involved in the harassment case have different theories on why Kendra sent the messages to Owen and Lauryn.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
The employees allege that after Frances Haugen’s 2021 leaks, Meta quietly limited how staff could study sensitive issues like youth well-being, race, and harassment.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Around 60% described feeling unsafe, encountering harassment or being catfished, highlighting critical safety concerns on these platforms.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The harassment began in October 2020, with an initial text telling Lauryn that she wasn't invited to the annual Halloween party thrown by Khloe's mother, Tami, per The Cut.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The suspect is also facing charges including interference with a professional sporting event, reckless endangerment, harassment and obscenity.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Lisa Nandy has voiced her disapproval at major TV players declining to pay annual fees to the UK industry’s new independent bullying and harassment complaints body.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Now, as legal attacks against telehealth providers put shield laws to the test, some states have moved to strengthen the laws by allowing providers to prescribe anonymously, reducing their risk of legal or individual harassment.
—Patrick Adams, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Each of the people involved in the harassment case have different theories on why Kendra sent the messages to Owen and Lauryn.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
The employees allege that after Frances Haugen’s 2021 leaks, Meta quietly limited how staff could study sensitive issues like youth well-being, race, and harassment.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Around 60% described feeling unsafe, encountering harassment or being catfished, highlighting critical safety concerns on these platforms.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The harassment began in October 2020, with an initial text telling Lauryn that she wasn't invited to the annual Halloween party thrown by Khloe's mother, Tami, per The Cut.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The suspect is also facing charges including interference with a professional sporting event, reckless endangerment, harassment and obscenity.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassment
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance in the central Atlantic for potential development this week.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to her, the girlfriend brushed off the refusal and signaled her annoyance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each moment of humor or playful teasing becomes a small affirmation of connection, much like capitalization moments, that reinforces trust and a sense of belonging.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The back of the knee is a surprisingly erotic spot, sensitive to light touch and teasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Horrific wounds across the body detailed a map of torture.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Detainees have alleged torture and beatings inside CECOT since their release.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassment. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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