harass
/həˈɹæs/verb
Middle School
1
To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.
2
To persistently bother (someone, or a group of people) physically or psychologically when such behaviour is illegal and/or unwanted, especially over an extended period.
3
To put excessive burdens upon (someone); to subject (someone) to anxieties.
4
To trouble (someone, or a group of people) through repeated military-style attacks.
5
Often followed by out: to fatigue or tire (someone) with exhausting and repeated efforts.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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