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 measures follow years of accusations by Palestinians that actions by settlers and the military — campaigns of violence, harassment and demolitions — have pushed them from their land.
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Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Stop this unacceptable harassment of the Jewish community here in Antwerp and in Belgium.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
Stalcup has filed a petition in Travis County to depose Kastleman over that and other allegations of harassment.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
After reporting Rotter, Walker said he was subjected to racial harassment and a hostile working environment, including being denied overtime, training and advancement opportunities, according to court filings.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Her business is also located near a former Somali daycare, leading to harassment from people angry about fraud.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
All of this makes Unspeakable Things a particular type of #MeToo memoir, one in which the accuser implicates herself—not as complicit in any assault or harassment, but as fully human, and sometimes confounding even to herself.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
The couples my father spoke with in the 1930s built lives together under daily scrutiny, employment discrimination, police harassment, and exclusion from white neighborhoods.
—Dorothy Roberts, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
When asked to comment, two parents of students refused due to fear of such harassment.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Stop this unacceptable harassment of the Jewish community here in Antwerp and in Belgium.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
Stalcup has filed a petition in Travis County to depose Kastleman over that and other allegations of harassment.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
After reporting Rotter, Walker said he was subjected to racial harassment and a hostile working environment, including being denied overtime, training and advancement opportunities, according to court filings.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Her business is also located near a former Somali daycare, leading to harassment from people angry about fraud.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
All of this makes Unspeakable Things a particular type of #MeToo memoir, one in which the accuser implicates herself—not as complicit in any assault or harassment, but as fully human, and sometimes confounding even to herself.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
The couples my father spoke with in the 1930s built lives together under daily scrutiny, employment discrimination, police harassment, and exclusion from white neighborhoods.
—Dorothy Roberts, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
When asked to comment, two parents of students refused due to fear of such harassment.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassment
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Police responded to a disturbance in the 900 Block of Chateau Park Drive, the police department said in a statement.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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During the investigation, the deputies learned that a group of people was driving to the coast when a disturbance occurred inside the vehicle.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Although there is a standing ovation, Derya doesn’t hang around to bask in the applause, much to the annoyance of a visiting politician who is angling for a selfie with the star.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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To the president's annoyance, surprisingly solid economic statistics have failed to persuade many Americans to adopt a rosier outlook.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s just gentle teasing, because Jim and Jan are more than happy for Connor to be at home (for now at least).—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fans will just have to bear through the teasing until next year to see what Tierney has in store for them!—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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This is due to the relatively large numbers of extrajudicial killings – that is, death by a state agent without due process, alongside physical integrity rights violations, including political imprisonment and torture, in the form of police brutality.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And if working with a parent sounds like torture, well, sorry, Brunson can’t relate.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassment. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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