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harass in German

harass in German is belästigen, quälen, verfolgen — harass means to repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.

harass in German

belästigen
verb
To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.
quälen
verb
To put excessive burdens upon (someone); to subject (someone) to anxieties.
verfolgen
verb
To put excessive burdens upon (someone); to subject (someone) to anxieties.

What does "harass" mean?

  1. verb To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.
    "He was fired for harassing a colleague over several months."
  2. verb To wear someone down with repeated demands or attacks.
    "Small guerrilla units harassed the retreating army for days."

harass in a sentence

  • He was fired for harassing a colleague over several months.
  • The company introduced a strict policy against harassing customers online.
  • Small guerrilla units harassed the retreating army for days.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "harass" in German?

"harass" in German is belästigen, quälen, verfolgen. harass means: To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.

How do you use "harass" in a sentence?

Example: "He was fired for harassing a colleague over several months." In German, "harass" is belästigen, quälen, verfolgen.

Are there other ways to say "harass" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "harass": belästigen, quälen, verfolgen.

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