Synonyms for

Harassed

Verb / hɜ:ˈæst / Another word for harassed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to trouble or annoy repeatedly

Synonyms & similar words

harry chevvy chivvy chevy pestered hassle beset annoyed harass chivy plague provoke vexed harried molest bothered pestered teased tormented molested plagued vexed hounded oppressed persecuted agonized badgered disturbed irritated nagged annoyed maddened ruffled fretted worried

Synonyms by register

Formal

molested persecuted tormented oppressed

Informal

bugged pestered hassled bothered nagged

Literary

vexed beleaguered plagued

Antonyms

comforted supported aided assisted soothed calmed protected

Common collocations

  • harassed by
  • harassed at work
  • sexually harassed
  • harassed the witness
  • repeatedly harassed
  • harassed by debt
  • harassed by the media

Word family

noun harassment
verb harass
adjective harassing

Usage note

Often used in legal or workplace contexts to describe persistent unwelcome attention or mistreatment. Be mindful of the specific type of harassment when choosing a synonym.

Example sentences

  1. She felt harassed by the constant phone calls from telemarketers.
  2. The teacher talked to the students about not harassing their classmates.
  3. The dog was harassing the cat by chasing it around the house.
  4. The company was accused of harassing its employees.
  5. The politician was harassed by the media at the press conference.

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