adj Uncommon

harassing

Harassing (adj) means involving repeated, unwanted pestering, intimidation, or attacks. Example: “She received a string of harassing phone calls from an unknown number.”

adj

Involving repeated, unwanted pestering, intimidation, or attacks.

"She received a string of harassing phone calls from an unknown number."

How to use harassing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing behavior that pesters or intimidates someone repeatedly.

Common pairings

harassing phone calls harassing messages harassing behavior

Word forms

more harassing comparative, harassings plural, most harassing superlative

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Rhymes for harassing

passing massing gassing canvassing trespassing embarrassing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “harassing” mean?

The word “harassing” means involving repeated, unwanted pestering, intimidation, or attacks. In plain terms, describing behavior that pesters or intimidates someone repeatedly.

How do you use “harassing” in a sentence?

Here is “harassing” used in a sentence: “She received a string of harassing phone calls from an unknown number.”

What part of speech is “harassing”?

“Harassing” is an adjective.

Is “harassing” a common word?

“Harassing” is an uncommon word in modern English.