harassment

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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Noun
  • Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
  • Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And inadequate feedback can cause annoyance at best, and injury at worst.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The story said that Tidwell's testimony was also used in the sentencing of two other men: Calvin Stovall was sentenced to life in prison in 2008 on federal marijuana-trafficking charges, and Darrell Walker was sentenced to 24 years for participating in Johnson's torture and slaying.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Payton faces one charge each of torture and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassment. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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