vainota — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
- harass verb To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.
- hound noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
- persecute verb To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
- stalk noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
Senses
vainota is used for these senses in English:
- dog (transitive) To follow in an annoying or harassing way.
- harass To put excessive burdens upon (someone); to subject (someone) to anxieties.
- harass To trouble (someone, or a group of people) through repeated military-style attacks.
- hound (transitive) To persistently harass doggedly.
- persecute To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.
- stalk (transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
dog — full definition
- noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
- noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
- noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
harass — full definition
- verb To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.
- verb To wear someone down with repeated demands or attacks.