Word
harassing
Phoneticsha·rass·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/hɝˈæsɪŋ/
UK/həɹˈæsɪŋ/
Definitions
01pestering or intimidating
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing behavior that is annoying, stressful, or makes you feel unsafe because it happens repeatedly.
adj. characterised by persistent pestering, intimidation, or unwanted attention that creates a hostile environment.
“The worker complained about the harassing phone calls he received after work hours.”
“The legal team argued that the constant, harassing surveillance by the private investigator constituted a clear breach of privacy laws.”
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02the act of bothering someone
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the action of annoying or upsetting someone over and over again.
v. the present participle of 'harass', used to describe the ongoing action of subjecting someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
“Stop harassing your sister and let her finish her homework in peace.”
“The supervisor was accused of harassing junior staff members by setting impossible deadlines and criticizing their personal lives.”
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03the activity of harassment
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act or activity of bothering or upsetting someone.
n. the gerund form used to denote the general activity or instance of harassment.
“The company has a very strict policy against any kind of harassing in the office.”
“The report detailed several instances of harassing that had gone unpunished due to a lack of clear reporting procedures within the department.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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