harry

/hæɹi/

verb

To plunder, pillage, assault.

Examples :

"The gang of teenagers harried the smaller students on the playground, taking their lunch money. "

verb

To make repeated attacks on an enemy.

Examples :

"The older students would harry the younger kids on the playground, stealing their lunch money. "

military war action

verb

To strip, lay waste, ravage.

Examples :

"The storm harryed the town, destroying many homes. "

military war action disaster

verb

To harass, bother or distress with demands, threats, or criticism.

Examples :

"The older kids used to harry the younger ones on the playground for their lunch money. "

action attitude communication word

Meanings

Examples :

"The gang of teenagers harried the smaller students on the playground, taking their lunch money. "

Examples :

"The older students would harry the younger kids on the playground, stealing their lunch money. "

Examples :

"The storm harryed the town, destroying many homes. "

Examples :

"The older kids used to harry the younger ones on the playground for their lunch money. "

Related Words

plunder noun

An instance of plundering.

repeated verb

To do or say again (and again).

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

harried adjective

Stressed, rushed, panicked, overly busy or preoccupied.

stealing verb

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

teenagers noun

A person between 13 and 19 years of age; an adolescent.

playground noun

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

destroying verb

To damage beyond use or repair.

criticism noun

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

assault noun

A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

distress noun

(Cause of) discomfort.

pillage noun

The spoils of war.