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harass

/həˈɹæs/

Meanings
noun
Devastation; waste

Examples :

"The relentless workload was a major harass on the student's time and energy. "
action disaster suffering

Related Words

Illustration devastation

devastation noun

/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/

The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

"The hurricane caused widespread devastation, destroying homes and businesses in the coastal town. "

Illustration anxieties

anxieties noun

/æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/ /æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"The upcoming exam filled her with anxieties about failing the course. "

Illustration demanding

demanding verb

/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ /dəˈmændɪŋ/

To request forcefully.

"I demand to see the manager."

Illustration systematically

systematically adverb

/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/ /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkəli/

In an organized manner; utilising a system.

"The gardener systematically watered each plant in the rows, ensuring every one received the same amount of water. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration assignments

assignments noun

/əˈsaɪnmənts/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration endlessly

endlessly adverb

/ˈɛndləsli/ /ˈɛnlɪsli/

In an endless manner; continuously without limit.

"The little brother argued endlessly about which video game to play. "

Illustration excessive

excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration relentless

relentless adjective

/ɹɪˈlɛntləs/

Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

"The summer heat was relentless, making it hard to do anything outside. "

Illustration exhausting

exhausting verb

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɔstɪŋ/

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

Illustration exhausted

exhausted verb

/ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

Illustration harassment

harassment noun

/həˈɹæsmənt/

Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.

"The constant criticism and bullying from classmates constituted a serious harassment problem at school. "