- to disturb or bother persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; pester: He stays up late, harassed with doubt and anxiety.
- to intimidate or coerce, as with persistent demands or threats: Apparently a parent has been harassing the school principal with late-night phone calls.
- to subject to unwelcome sexual advances: I was harassed by my boss many years ago.
- to trouble by repeated attacks, incursions, etc., as in war or hostilities; harry; raid.
- to trouble, torment, or confuse by continual persistent attacks, questions, etc
