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Meaning of harry
to torment or harass relentlessly
Etymology of harry
The word "harry" originated from the Old French word "heri" or "harier", which means to lay waste or pillage, and is also related to the Old English word "hergian", which means to ravage or plunder
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of laying waste or pillaging, especially in a military context, and has since evolved to include the sense of tormenting or harassing someone
Synonyms
plague
annoy
bother
irritate
vex
disturb
trouble
pester
harass
torment
persecute
badger
beleaguer
beset
hassle
harrow
oppress
press
provoke
tease
worry
torment
molest
heckle
bedevil
plague
beset
harass
oppress
importune
trouble
annoy
irritate
exasperate
frustrate
infuriate
gall
grate
nettle
rile
ruffle
vex
Definitions
- to repeatedly annoy or disturb someone, especially in a persistent and aggressive way
- * to attack or invade a place, especially in a sudden and violent manner
Usage Examples
- The enemy army harried the villagers, burning their homes and crops
- * The constant noise from the construction site harried the residents, making it difficult for them to sleep
- * The politician was harried by the press, who bombarded her with questions about the scandal