harassment

noun

Definition of harassmentnext
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 Per a source familiar with Wednesday’s meeting, the WNBA remains invested in maintaining the safety and well-being of players and addressing online harassment whenever possible. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The harassment from teammates began after that, per the lawsuit, and included exclusion from team meetings, refusal to acknowledge her presence, laughing at her and threatening her only friend not to hang out with her. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Steffman was arrested on charges of harassment and stalking using license plate readers in November 2025. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Carro’s anonymity order is designed to protect jurors from possible harassment and intimidation efforts. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 The country’s human-rights ombudsman said attacks, harassment and incidents involving explosives were reported Friday and Saturday in Cauca, Nariño, Cesar, Antioquia, Tolima, Huila, Arauca, Caldas, Bolívar, Meta and Guaviare. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 New research indicates that while some find platforms like Snapchat beneficial for friendships, most encounter online harassment or bullying on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 She was charged with obstruction, harassment and disorderly conduct, police said. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 If that data is stolen or used improperly, a child or family member could face harassment or worse, depending on the nature of the person behind the exploit. — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassment
  1. disturbance
  2. annoyance
  3. teasing
  4. torture
Noun
  • The incident happened last week at the Creekside community pool after police responded to a disturbance call.
    — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The newest disturbance in the Atlantic moved off the coast of Africa late Tuesday.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • Seat switchers—passengers who ask to switch seats—also made the list as the top annoyance for 20 percent of respondents.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Its innovation strategy starts with recurring consumer annoyances.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of annoyance
Noun
  • The show’s first two episodes feature scenes of shadowboxing, random bouts of wrestling and friendly teasing between players and coaches in between the hustle and bustle of an NFL training camp.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Baldur is more circumspect, irked at having temporarily lost his boat in the mishap, and unsettled by Helge’s teasing manner, which could be interpreted as either adversarial or flirtatious.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
Definition of teasing
Noun
  • Take a left on the president of the Confederacy who made the torture of Black bodies the cornerstone of his new nation.
    — Terry Gross, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • All three defendants have pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, conspiracy, child abuse and torture.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of torture

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