Harass

v. t. [imp. & p. p. HARASSED (hăr'ast); p. pr. & vb. n. HARASSING.] [Fr. harasser, probably from O. Fr. harasse, a very heavy and large shield, which fatigued the bearer of it.]

1Sense 1. To fatigue to excess; to tire with repeated and exhausting efforts; to weary.

2Sense 2. To weary with importunity, care, or perplexity; to tease; to perplex. “Nature oppressed and harassed out with care.” Addison.

3Sense 3. To annoy by repeated and unlooked-for attacks, as an enemy. Hammond.

☞ Sometimes incorrectly pronounced ha-rass'.

Synonyms— To weary; jade; tire; perplex; distress; tease; vex; molest; trouble; disturb.