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
But both uniformed and civilian personnel are subject to social media standards outlined by the services, which prohibit bad online behavior such as bullying, discrimination and harassment.
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Hoadley was sentenced to three months in prison after a jury convicted him of destruction, alteration or falsification of records, tampering with a witness by harassment, and tampering with documents.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
While federal laws such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protect you from harassment, the calls and letters can be relentless and create a constant state of anxiety.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
When characters do something fans disagree with, the actors in their shoes get hit with a wave of harassment as if these decisions were their own, not something written in a script.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The groups that Republicans are calling out in the wake of Kirk’s assassination have already faced outrage and harassment.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Her harassment and retaliation claims against Fletcher and MTS were dismissed last month before trial.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Heckling that crosses into harassment or unsafe conduct is now grounds for immediate ejection.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Fallout from the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has reached Wisconsin, where local officials, educators and others have faced firings and social media backlash in recent days for online posts about his death, drawing harassment and death threats.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Hoadley was sentenced to three months in prison after a jury convicted him of destruction, alteration or falsification of records, tampering with a witness by harassment, and tampering with documents.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
While federal laws such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protect you from harassment, the calls and letters can be relentless and create a constant state of anxiety.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
When characters do something fans disagree with, the actors in their shoes get hit with a wave of harassment as if these decisions were their own, not something written in a script.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The groups that Republicans are calling out in the wake of Kirk’s assassination have already faced outrage and harassment.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Her harassment and retaliation claims against Fletcher and MTS were dismissed last month before trial.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Heckling that crosses into harassment or unsafe conduct is now grounds for immediate ejection.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Fallout from the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has reached Wisconsin, where local officials, educators and others have faced firings and social media backlash in recent days for online posts about his death, drawing harassment and death threats.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassment
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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