harceler — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bedevil verb To harass or cause trouble for; to plague.
- bully noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
- gall noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
- gnaw verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
- harass verb To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.
- hassle noun A source of trouble, bother, or minor annoyance.
- stalk noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
- worry verb To feel anxious or uneasy about something.
Senses
harceler is used for these senses in English:
- bedevil To harass or cause trouble for; to plague.
- bully (transitive) To act aggressively towards.
- gall (transitive, figurative) To harass, to harry, often with the intent to cause injury.
- gnaw (intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
- hassle (transitive) To trouble, to bother, to annoy.
- henpeck (chiefly, by a wife) To nag persistently.
- stalk (transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
bedevil — full definition
- verb To harass or cause trouble for; to plague.
- verb To perplex or bewilder.
- verb To possess (someone's mind).
bully — full definition
- noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
- verb To intimidate or act aggressively toward someone, typically someone perceived as weaker.
- adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, informal).