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
Online attacks against Banda escalated after her recognition for FIFPRO Women's World 11, prompting the NWSL to issue a statement denouncing all forms of harassment and affirming support for Banda and all players.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Fortunately, Marty, posing as a federal agent here to arrest Lee for harassment, bursts through the One Well doors in the nick of time.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The episode has sparked outrage online and renewed a debate over harassment and the safety of women in public life.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Any harassment or hateful attacks toward Barbra are unacceptable and have no place in our sport, league or communities.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Other big stories ➤ High school teachers in Pima County faced online harassment and fury after their Halloween costumes sparked outrage from Turning Point USA.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
But the real harassment began six months later, in the late spring and summer of 1985.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Lively, who co-starred in the movie with Baldoni, the film’s director, said the harassment included an incident during the filming of a slow dance where no sound was recorded.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The growing discussion around harassment on set has broken one of the Japanese industry’s last glass ceilings.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Fortunately, Marty, posing as a federal agent here to arrest Lee for harassment, bursts through the One Well doors in the nick of time.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The episode has sparked outrage online and renewed a debate over harassment and the safety of women in public life.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Any harassment or hateful attacks toward Barbra are unacceptable and have no place in our sport, league or communities.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Other big stories ➤ High school teachers in Pima County faced online harassment and fury after their Halloween costumes sparked outrage from Turning Point USA.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
But the real harassment began six months later, in the late spring and summer of 1985.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Lively, who co-starred in the movie with Baldoni, the film’s director, said the harassment included an incident during the filming of a slow dance where no sound was recorded.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The growing discussion around harassment on set has broken one of the Japanese industry’s last glass ceilings.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassment
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Meanwhile, the Kansas City Police Department is investigating other possible charges related to the disturbance.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The medication is also sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the AP.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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But that conspiracy tends to manifest in the form of universal contemporary annoyances.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Above-Mount and Vessel Sinks What can look like an impressive statement design decision can quickly become a daily annoyance.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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After premiering Die My Love at Cannes earlier this year, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson brought their psychological drama to New York on Saturday — along with their signature teasing of each other.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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After three years of teasing, the fifth season of Stranger Things went into production at the start of 2024 and will finally be released soon in three volumes.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
30 Oct. 2025
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Horrific torture videos are currently circulating on social media — and being sent to families around the world.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of experts dispute that torture actually works as an interrogation technique, arguing that any information that comes out of it is unreliable as people under duress will say anything needed to convince their torturers to stop.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassment. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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