as in disturbance
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
he owes her a lot of money, so he shouldn't be surprised at her constant harassment for a repayment
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Throughout the day, police officers had to also address other disturbances, such as fights among the crowd, people climbing vehicles and medical emergencies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Fever or illness, or being dehydrated, can trigger sleep disturbances.—
Arielle Tschinkel,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
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However, archeologists have found that ancient people had their own ways of coping with bugs, rodents, and other annoyances.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Woman’s Observation About Everyday Frustration Goes Viral By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter 1 A woman has gone viral for showcasing an everyday dressing annoyance that has resonated with millions.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Hundreds of protesters have been arrested, of whom more than 300 allege suffering beatings, torture and other ill-treatment at the hands of law enforcement, according to Amnesty International.—
Elizabeth McBride,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Five New Yorkers have been charged with murder in the death of a missing 24-year-old trans man, whose body was found left in a field after enduring months of torture and abuse, according to New York State Police.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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