harassments

plural of harassment
as in disturbances
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 harassments The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
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Noun
  • Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • To prevent future disturbances, the jail is shifting its operational approach.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Crying children are consistently ranked among travelers' top in-flight annoyances, which means the pressure on parents and guardians to keep little ones calm is at an all-time high at 30,000 feet.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 June 2026

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“Harassments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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