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
Boys report witnessing, experiencing, and sometimes perpetuating troubling behavior including bullying, harassment, and discriminatory language.
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Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
During an emergency hearing on the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order, government attorneys argued that ICE officers have faced harassment and threats after their identities were shared online.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
In a lengthy resignation letter, Weiss accused her colleagues of harassment and argued that the Times was too influenced by its left-leaning critics online.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Even now, when the harassment is digital—some guy in Texas sending me an explicit message after reading my essay—my instinct is still to minimize it.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
An ethics complaint against Greg Taylor The Indiana Democratic Party got its first test case for the new code of conduct leaders adopted after a series of harassment allegations embroiled the party in 2024.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Criminal History Public records obtained by Fox News Digital show Luebke has a record of indecent exposure and harassment involving minors.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
For the better part of the 2010s, Twitter struggled to balance a desire for free-speech maximalism with scattershot attempts to quell harassment on the platform.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Research shows that many Arab American students and their families were labeled as outsiders, faced negative stereotyping in media and were subject to incidents of harassment and discrimination in educational settings.
—Hind Haddad, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
During an emergency hearing on the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order, government attorneys argued that ICE officers have faced harassment and threats after their identities were shared online.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
In a lengthy resignation letter, Weiss accused her colleagues of harassment and argued that the Times was too influenced by its left-leaning critics online.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Even now, when the harassment is digital—some guy in Texas sending me an explicit message after reading my essay—my instinct is still to minimize it.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
An ethics complaint against Greg Taylor The Indiana Democratic Party got its first test case for the new code of conduct leaders adopted after a series of harassment allegations embroiled the party in 2024.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Criminal History Public records obtained by Fox News Digital show Luebke has a record of indecent exposure and harassment involving minors.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
For the better part of the 2010s, Twitter struggled to balance a desire for free-speech maximalism with scattershot attempts to quell harassment on the platform.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Research shows that many Arab American students and their families were labeled as outsiders, faced negative stereotyping in media and were subject to incidents of harassment and discrimination in educational settings.
—Hind Haddad, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassment
Noun
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Tuesday afternoon, the hurricane center also flagged another disturbance to watch.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Time changes can increase stroke risk and cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the seasons go on, Barbra charms her way from Reba's biggest annoyance to being her best friend.—
Eric King,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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There’s a general mood of annoyance, more so with the police and the stewards rather than the defeat itself.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Having a big back refers to someone who's physically big, or who draws gentle teasing for hogging food or being lazy.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 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 killing involved a lengthy beating and torture.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Under Venezuela’s constitution, such a declaration allows the government to suspend some guarantees for up to 90 days, renewable once, though basic rights such as life and protection from torture remain in place.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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