harass

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemanden wiederholt aggressiv unter Druck zu setzen, einzuschüchtern oder unerwünscht zu belästigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of subjecting someone to aggressive pressure, intimidation, or repeated unwanted attention.

1. Bother or pester persistentlyB2formal

   To annoy or trouble someone repeatedly or continuously.

   Bedrängen

   • The reporter harassed the celebrity for an interview.
   • Stop harassing your sister with constant questions.
   • The company was fined for harassing its employees.

   Synonymeannoybadgerbedevilbotherharryhoundmolestnagpersecutepesterplaguetormenttroublevex

   Antonymeassistcomforthelpleave alonesupport

2. Intimidate or oppressB2formal

   To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often based on identity.

   Schikanieren oder Einschüchtern

   • The bully harassed the new student every day.
   • She filed a complaint after being harassed at work.
   • Online trolls often harass people for their opinions.

   Synonymebullyintimidateoppresspersecute

   Antonymeaidassistcomfortdefendencouragehelpprotectsupport