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HARASSES Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word harasses. (exact relations)
There are 33 hypernyms of the word harasses. (close relations)
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annoys
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

bedevils
verbv
verb

• treat cruelly

• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

bothers
verbv
noun

• an angry disturbance

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

verb

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• intrude or enter uninvited

• make nervous or agitated

• make confused or perplexed or puzzled

bullies
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

hounds
nounn
noun

• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• pursue or chase relentlessly

oppresses
verbv
verb

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• cause to suffer

persecutes
verbv
verb

• cause to suffer

pesters
verbv
verb

• annoy persistently

plagues
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

• any epidemic disease with a high death rate

• a swarm of insects that attack plants

• any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)

• an annoyance

verb

• cause to suffer a blight

• annoy continually or chronically

torments
verbv
noun

• unbearable physical pain

• extreme mental distress

• intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented

• a severe affliction

• the act of harassing someone

verb

• torment emotionally or mentally

• treat cruelly

• subject to torture

troubles
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

vexes
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

• change the arrangement or position of

• subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

• be a mystery or bewildering to

beset
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• assail or attack on all sides:

• decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

chevvy
verb, nounv, n
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

chevy
nounn
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

chivvy
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

chivy
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

harry
nounn
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

hassle
nounn
noun

• an angry disturbance

• disorderly fighting

verb

• annoy continually or chronically

plague
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

• any epidemic disease with a high death rate

• a swarm of insects that attack plants

• any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)

• an annoyance

verb

• cause to suffer a blight

• annoy continually or chronically

Best Hypernyms For HARASSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for harasses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (31)
aggress annoy attack bother chafe devil gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile vex annoys bothers bullies distresses disturbs hounds intimidates irritates molests nags persecutes pesters pokes pressures torments troubles upsets vexes
Phrases (2)
get atget to

Alternatives for ANNOYS

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