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

Eckhart disputed the network’s explanation and alleged she was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about harassment and a toxic workplace. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026

Some incidents of harassment against tribal spearers still occur every season in the area. — Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

In May, Cloobeck was arrested and charged with three counts of attempting to dissuade a witness from testifying and one count of harassment for making annoying phone calls, according to a criminal complaint. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

As other tech companies deal with surveillance and harassment concerns, Apple’s published a privacy white paper and support documents to position itself as a leader trying to set a new standard. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 17 Sep. 2026

Campbell is now charged with simple assault and harassment, which are misdemeanor and summary offenses. — Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Tamara Wallace’s legal woes came to a head on the same day her successor, Cody Bass, was ordered to spend 10 days in a Douglas County, Nevada, jail for a harassment conviction stemming from an altercation at a brewpub. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Athletes across sports have increasingly spoken out about harassment and threats received by bettors who lost money, as sports betting has surged since the Supreme Court paved the way for widespread legalization in 2018. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Five professional sports leagues and their players associations have aligned forces to ask for protections for players and staff who face threats and harassment from sports bettors. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026