Synonyms of harassed

harassed 1 of 2

adjective

as in tortured

Related Words

• tortured
• tormented
• frustrated
• badgered
• persecuted
• provoked
• harried
• hassled
• irritated
• annoyed
• aggravated
• bothered
• tested
• tried
• exasperated
• plagued
• pestered
• vexed
• upset
• inconvenienced
• troubled
• peeved
• angry
• perturbed
• displeased
• disturbed
• bedeviled
• haggled
• distressed
• irked
• pinpricked
• outraged
• infuriated
• irate
• angered
• indignant
• narked
• galled
• scunnered
• inflamed
• put out
• riled
• resentful
• irritable
• steaming
• mad
• ireful
• cross
• sore
• rankled
• shirty
• fretful
• peevish
• petulant
• teed off
• irascible
• testy
• huffy
• cantankerous
• snappish
• bristly
• disapproving
• dyspeptic
• grumpy
• bilious
• churlish
• roiled
• grouchy
• snuffy
• piqued
• crabby
• touchy
• choleric
• ill-humored
• cranky
• bearish
• fussy

Dissimilar Words

• happy
• pleased
• satisfied
• content
• delighted
• calm
• serene
• tranquil
• placid
• peaceable
• pacific

harassed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of harass

as in killed

to use up all the physical energy of

had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• killed
• tired
• wore
• exhausted
• drained
• busted
• wearied
• fatigued
• burned out
• wasted
• frazzled
• knocked out
• washed out
• fagged
• broke
• wore out
• weakened
• tuckered (out)
• did in
• debilitated
• outwore
• wore to a frazzle
• did up
• enervated
• enfeebled
• sapped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activated
• strengthened
• energized
• rested
• relaxed
• invigorated
• rejuvenated
• vitalized
• unwound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of harassed

Adjective

Others were placed under house arrest, harassed or subject to extensive surveillance, or had their passports confiscated, according to prior NPR reporting and the findings of the United Nations and rights groups. — Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026

For years, Christian clergy who live and work in Jerusalem have reported being frequently spat on, harassed and even physically attacked by Israeli extremists. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026

In past times of tension and conflict, Iran has at times harassed shipping though the narrows, and during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, both sides attacked tankers and other vessels, using naval mines to completely shut down traffic at points. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026

When teachers became the complaint Several cases described teachers discussing their own political views on the latest Israel-Hamas war in ways that state investigators said foreseeably made Jewish students feel uncomfortable, harassed or targeted. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026

The Broncos beat up, bruised, harassed and downright punished Herbert from the start. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025

Some writers who criticized Taylor Swift reported that they and their family members had been threatened, harassed, and doxed. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025

Verb

John Mateer, once among the Heisman Trophy favorites, was harassed into a 25-of-34 passing day that included an interception and two fumbles that led to 14 Georgia points. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

There are endless reasons one woman is harassed and another is not. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Despite having success with long passes, South Dakota QB Modrzewski was harassed into a mostly poor night, going 12-of-27 for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two picks. — Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026

Throughout the series, Lizzie is constantly harassed and verbally abused by her stepmother, Abby Borden (Rebecca Hall), and completely rejected by her father, Andrew Borden (Charlie Hunnam). — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

The National Labor Relations Board is currently considering allegations that Innercare illegally harassed and terminated employees during the 2024 unionization drive. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen and other new starters harassed Baker Mayfield throughout the game in a 33-27 victory. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

No president has publicly harangued and harassed the Fed more to lower interest rates. — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Another alleged target, David Do, said a former LASD deputy harassed and followed him at Iza’s direction, at one point perpetrating an assault in an attempt to steal a laptop Iza believed had $300 million in crypto on it. — Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026