harassed
|ha/rassed|
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/həˈræst/
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/ˈhærəst/
(harass)
persistent annoyance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'harass' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'harasser,' where 'harer' meant 'to set a dog on.'
Historical Evolution
'harasser' transformed into the Middle English word 'harassen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'harass.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set a dog on,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to trouble or annoy persistently.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'harass'.
He was harassed by the constant phone calls.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41