harassment

as in disturbance
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another he owes her a lot of money, so he shouldn't be surprised at her constant harassment for a repayment

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Noun
  • Even minor environmental disturbances can attract intense scrutiny and provoke strong reactions, making the industry more susceptible to reputational damage than many others.
    Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • Additionally, those with restrictive calorie diets reported higher numbers of depressive symptoms, including low mood, low energy and sleep disturbances.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 5 June 2025
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  • In fact, the belief that Trump regards ethics as little more an annoyance might actually prop up the value of his crypto ventures.
    Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • Now many of Musk’s governmental annoyances are melting away.
    Matthew Purdy, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Playing in a driving rain, each man was facing off against the punishing course, their talented peers and the elements as the rain and wind turned Oakmont into a US Open torture chamber.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
  • Today's monkey torture videos are the products of a digitally connected world.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 June 2025
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“Harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassment. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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