Vocabulary Entry

harassed

|verb • adjective

verb

to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Example Sentences

"The bully harassed the smaller kids at school."

"He felt harassed by persistent phone calls from telemarketers."

"The employee reported that she was harassed by her supervisor."

adjective

Example Sentences

"She felt harassed by the demands of her job."

"The harassed parents struggled to keep up with their children's activities."

"In the meeting, he appeared harassed and overwhelmed."