Synonyms of harassed

harassed 1 of 2

adjective

as in tortured

Related Words

• tortured
• tormented
• frustrated
• badgered
• persecuted
• provoked
• harried
• hassled
• irritated
• annoyed
• aggravated
• bothered
• tested
• tried
• exasperated
• plagued
• pestered
• vexed
• upset
• inconvenienced
• troubled
• peeved
• angry
• perturbed
• displeased
• disturbed
• bedeviled
• haggled
• distressed
• irked
• pinpricked
• outraged
• infuriated
• irate
• angered
• indignant
• narked
• galled
• scunnered
• inflamed
• put out
• riled
• resentful
• irritable
• steaming
• mad
• ireful
• cross
• sore
• rankled
• shirty
• fretful
• peevish
• petulant
• teed off
• irascible
• testy
• huffy
• cantankerous
• snappish
• bristly
• disapproving
• dyspeptic
• grumpy
• bilious
• churlish
• roiled
• grouchy
• snuffy
• piqued
• crabby
• touchy
• choleric
• ill-humored
• cranky
• bearish
• fussy

Dissimilar Words

• happy
• pleased
• satisfied
• content
• delighted
• calm
• serene
• tranquil
• placid
• peaceable
• pacific

harassed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of harass

as in killed

to use up all the physical energy of

had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• killed
• tired
• wore
• exhausted
• drained
• busted
• wearied
• fatigued
• burned out
• wasted
• frazzled
• knocked out
• washed out
• fagged
• broke
• wore out
• weakened
• tuckered (out)
• did in
• debilitated
• outwore
• wore to a frazzle
• did up
• enervated
• enfeebled
• sapped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activated
• strengthened
• energized
• rested
• relaxed
• invigorated
• rejuvenated
• vitalized
• unwound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of harassed

Adjective

Others were placed under house arrest, harassed or subject to extensive surveillance, or had their passports confiscated, according to prior NPR reporting and the findings of the United Nations and rights groups. — Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026

For years, Christian clergy who live and work in Jerusalem have reported being frequently spat on, harassed and even physically attacked by Israeli extremists. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026

In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026

When teachers became the complaint Several cases described teachers discussing their own political views on the latest Israel-Hamas war in ways that state investigators said foreseeably made Jewish students feel uncomfortable, harassed or targeted. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026

The Broncos beat up, bruised, harassed and downright punished Herbert from the start. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025

Some writers who criticized Taylor Swift reported that they and their family members had been threatened, harassed, and doxed. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025

Verb

Yet against Texas, the Gators stopped the Longhorns twice on fourth down, repeatedly harassed Manning and held the Texas offense under 300 total yards. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026

The horrifying filing details how bullies harassed her with Nazi salutes, slurs, and brutal violence following the October 7 massacre. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

In an interview with Inside Edition on Tuesday, store owner Adam Rubin said that his store has been review-bombed since Clarkson took to social media and named the store, and employees and surrounding businesses have been harassed. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Many members of the public also described to reporters and on social media feeling intimidated, scared and harassed by heavily armed security guards hired by the film company to keep the public off streets closed for the movie set. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Some Jewish students reported being verbally harassed while walking near the encampment. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026

Ford wrote that the men have been harassed in the days since a website devoted to exposing people associated with the rape posted their names under a list of former Chi Phi members. — Graham Kates, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

John Mateer, once among the Heisman Trophy favorites, was harassed into a 25-of-34 passing day that included an interception and two fumbles that led to 14 Georgia points. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

There are endless reasons one woman is harassed and another is not. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026