harass

• Verbe désignant l'action d'exercer sur quelqu'un une pression agressive, de l'intimider ou de lui infliger de manière répétée une attention non souhaitée.

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.

   harceler

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

   Synonymesannoybadgerbedevilbotherharryhoundmolestnagpersecutepesterplaguetormenttroublevex

   Antonymesassistcomforthelpleave alonesupport

2. Intimidate or oppressB2formal

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

   harceler

   • 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.

   Synonymesbullyintimidateoppresspersecute

   Antonymesaidassistcomfortdefendencouragehelpprotectsupport