harassed  /hə ˈræst/ ? Meaning of "harassed"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

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Usage(s):

  1. The friend spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of being harassed by authorities.
  2. Levenson is harassed and sweating profusely.
  3. Chailert and her staff have been threatened and harassed by less humane animal park operators and, she believes, local officials in league with them.

Quotes

  1. President Barack Obama said the law creates a climate where, "suddenly, if you don't have your papers and you took your kid out to get ice cream, you're going to be harassed."
    on May 2, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: BusinessWeek

  2. Bush said, "You cannot build trust when you hold an election where opposition candidates find themselves harassed or in prison."
    on Jan 14, 2008 By: President Bush Source: GoErie.com

  3. "His words pollute the atmosphere," Amaechi said. "It creates an atmosphere that allows young gays and lesbians to be harassed in school, creates an atmosphere where in 33 states you can lose your job, and where anti-gay and lesbian issues...
    on Feb 14, 2007 By: John Amaechi Source: USA Today

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