Harass — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /hə-ˈras/ ha·rass

Meaning & Definition of Harass

Harass (verb)

  1. exhaust, fatigue
  2. to annoy persistently
  3. to create an unpleasant or hostile situation for especially by uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct

Harass (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to use up all the physical energy of

    "had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency"

    similar: break, burn out, bust, do in, do up, drain, exhaust, fag, fatigue, frazzle, kill, knock out, outwear, tire, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, weary, wear to a frazzle
    related: debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, waste, weaken
    near: activate, energize, invigorate, rejuvenate, strengthen, vitalize, relax, rest, unwind

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Harass

The most common words with a similar meaning to Harass:

break, burn out, bust, do in, do up, drain, exhaust, fag, fatigue, frazzle, kill, knock out, outwear, tire, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, weary, wear to a frazzle

Related Words for Harass

debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, waste, weaken

Near Antonyms of Harass

activate, energize, invigorate, rejuvenate, strengthen, vitalize, relax, rest, unwind

Word Forms of Harass

Inflections: harassed, harassing, harasses

Derived words: harasser (noun), harassment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Harass

French harasser, from Middle French, from harer to set a dog on, from Old French hare, interjection used to incite dogs, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hier here here

First known use: 1612

Frequently Asked Questions about Harass

What does "Harass" mean?

"Harass" means exhaust, fatigue. As a verb, it is defined as: exhaust, fatigue.

What is another word for "Harass"?

Other words for "Harass" include break, burn out, bust, do in, do up, drain, exhaust and fag. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Harass" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Harass"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Harass". Common alternatives include break, burn out, bust, do in, do up, drain, exhaust, fag, fatigue and frazzle.

How do you use "Harass" in a sentence?

Examples of "Harass" in a sentence: "had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency".

Is "Harass" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Harass" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Harass"?

"Harass" is pronounced /hə-ˈras/ and divided into syllables as ha·rass.

What is the origin of the word "Harass"?

"Harass" comes from French harasser, from Middle French, from harer to set a dog on, from Old French hare, interjection used to incite dogs, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hier here here. First known use: 1612.

What is another word for "Harass" meaning "to use up all the physical energy of"?

When "Harass" (verb) means to use up all the physical energy of, synonyms include break, burn out, bust, do in, do up and drain.