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English noun: harassment

1. harassment (feeling) a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented


SamplesSo great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors.


Synonymstorment


Broader (hypernym)annoyance, chafe, vexation

2. harassment (act) the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism


Synonymsmolestation


Broader (hypernym)mistreatment


Narrower (hyponym)badgering, baiting, bedevilment, ribbing, sexual harassment, tantalization, tease, teasing, torment, witch-hunt, worrying









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