harass

Meanings

• Verb

  To subject to annoyance, disturbance, or intimidation; especially, to subject to repeated disturbing or pestering behavior.

  - "He was harassed by the persistent salesman."
  - "The crowd harassed the performer."
  - "She was harassed at work because of her gender."

• Verb

  To cause trouble or difficulty for (someone) by persistently badgering or pestering.

  - "The bullies harassed the new student."
  - "The police harassed the protesters."
  - "He harassed his sister for the car keys."

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Synonyms

beset , chevvy , chevy , chivvy , chivy , harry , hassle , molest , plague , provoke

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harass
carol , marshal , parole , pauper , sawdust , tawdry

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Variants

List of all variants of harass that leads to same result
harass , harassed , harasser , harassers , harasses , harassing , harassment , harassments

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Forms

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harasses, harassed, harassing, harassed, harassment

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Etymology

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The word 'harass' comes from the Old French word 'haras', meaning 'enclosure for horses'. Its meaning evolved over time, and by the 15th century, it began to mean 'to disturb' or 'to trouble'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'harassment' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

2. Harassment is a common form of workplace discrimination.

3. In the United States, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and also makes harassment a form of discrimination.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullying: Harassment is a form of bullying that involves repeated and persistent negative actions towards an individual or group.

2. Intimidation: Harassment often involves intimidation, which is the use of threatening behavior to scare or coerce someone.

3. Discrimination: Harassment is a common form of discrimination, particularly based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.

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Culture

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The term 'harass' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict power dynamics and bullying behaviors. In music, the word has been used metaphorically to describe the intense energy and crowd interaction during a live performance.

How to Memorize "harass"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being repeatedly bothered or pestered by someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harass' with the feeling of annoyance or frustration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'harass' and the related concept of 'bullying' - Hate And Repeatedly Annoy Somebody Silently.

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