harass
verb/ɐsɨˈdjaɾ/medium
as·se·di·ar
Definition
To bother or torment someone persistently and insistently, especially in a way that causes discomfort or distress.
He was accused of harassing his neighbours with loud noise.
The company has a policy against sexually harassing employees.
Common collocations
to harass someoneto harass sexually
Etymology
Do latim 'assediare', de 'assidere' (sentar-se junto a).