Harassed

/həˈræst/ verb, adjective

Treated someone in a way that is annoying, threatening, or makes them feel uncomfortable, usually repeatedly; or feeling tired and stressed from being bothered.

From French 'harasser,' possibly derived from Old French 'harer' (to set a dog on someone). The term evolved from the literal idea of chasing or hounding someone to the modern sense of persistent unwanted behavior.

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