harassed

• Von wiederholten Belastungen, Forderungen oder Problemen bedrängt, beunruhigt oder gereizt; unter Druck stehend oder das Gefühl habend, ständig gestört oder bedrängt zu werden.

Feeling or showing signs of being under pressure, troubled, or annoyed, especially by repeated demands or problems.

1. Feeling troubled or stressedB2formal

   Feeling anxious, stressed, or bothered by persistent problems or demands.

   Gestresst

   • She looked harassed after dealing with the difficult customers all day.
   • He felt harassed by the constant phone calls from his boss.
   • The teacher seemed harassed by the noisy classroom.

   Synonymeanxiousbotheredharriedoverwroughtstrainedstressedtroubledvexedworried

   Antonymecalmcarefreepeacefulrelaxedsereneuntroubled

2. Subjected to harassmentB2formal

   Having been subjected to aggressive pressure or intimidation.

   Belästigungen ausgesetzt

   • The employee claimed she was harassed by her supervisor.
   • He felt harassed by the persistent online trolls.
   • The witness was harassed by the defense attorney during cross-examination.

   Synonymeharriedpesteredtormented

   Antonymeunintimidatedunmolesteduntroubled

• 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