Antonyms for harass

Grammar : Verb

Spell : huh-ras, har-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : həˈræs, ˈhær əs

Definition of harass

Origin : 1610s, from French harasser "tire out, vex," possibly from Old French harer "set a dog on," and perhaps blended with Old French harier "to harry, draw, drag" [Barnhart]. Originally "to lay waste, devastate," sense of "distress" is from 1650s. Related: Harassed; harassing.

verb badger

Example sentences :

Nor did Casanova allow these questions to harass his mind to-day.
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

Forgive me that I harass you with this catalogue of my misfortunes.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

The archers were placed in front to harass the enemy attempting to cross.
Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty

There were no debtors to be harassed, no creditors to harass them.
Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes

"The Mexicans will do anything to harass the Texans," answered the lieutenant, quietly.
Extract from : « For the Liberty of Texas » by Edward Stratemeyer

Not a wife, not a mother, but just a soul facing the questions which harass philosophers.
Extract from : « Wayside Courtships » by Hamlin Garland

Wilson and Miller were to harass Massena's right flank and rear.
Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty

The lesson had been so severe that no attempt was made, by the tribesmen, to harass the movement.
Extract from : « Through Three Campaigns » by G. A. Henty

He was now satisfied and really had no wish to harass her beyond endurance.
Extract from : « The Elusive Pimpernel » by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

I am only sorry that you should have had so much to harass you.'
Extract from : « Heartsease » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Synonyms for harass

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