[+ obj] 1 : to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way
▪ She was constantly harassed by the other students. ▪ He claims that he is being unfairly harassed by the police. ▪ He was accused of sexually harassing his secretary. [=of making unwanted sexual comments to her] 2 : to make repeated attacks against (an enemy)
▪ The troops harrassed the defeated army throughout its retreat.
▪ She was constantly harassed by the other students. ▪ He claims that he is being unfairly harassed by the police. ▪ He was accused of sexually harassing his secretary. [=of making unwanted sexual comments to her]
▪ The troops harrassed the defeated army throughout its retreat.
— harassed adjective [more harassed; most harassed]
▪ She looked very harassed and distraught.
▪ She looked very harassed and distraught.







