Definition

A person who bothers or annoys someone repeatedly, often in a way that causes distress or discomfort.

Example

The company took action against the employee for being a harasser.

Conversation

Did you hear about that harasser at school?

Yeah, I read about it online; that's really concerning.

I hope the school takes action against that kind of behavior.

Me too, everyone deserves to feel safe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Harasser → It is formed from "harass" (from Old French *haracer*, meaning to set upon or attack) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A harasser is a person who attacks or bothers someone persistently.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'attacks' or 'bothers' ('harass') another person — the '-er' just means a person who does that.

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