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harassing

/hærˈɛsɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does harassing mean?

verb

To repeatedly annoy or disturb someone, often in a persistent or aggressive way. To subject someone to persistent and unwanted attention or behavior.

Example

"The constant phone calls were harassing her, and she asked the caller to stop."

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