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   Harass , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Harassed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Harassing.] [F. harasser; cf. OF. harace a basket made of cords, harace, harasse,a very heavy and large shield; or harer to set (a dog) on.] To fatigue; to tire with repeated and exhausting efforts; esp., to weary by importunity, teasing, or fretting; to cause to endure excessive burdens or anxieties; -- sometimes followed by out.
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   [Troops] harassed with a long and wearisome march.
   Bacon.
   
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   Nature oppressed and harass'd out with care.
   Addison.
   
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   Vext with lawyers and harass'd with debt.
   Tennyson.
   Syn. -- To weary; jade; tire; perplex; distress; tease; worry; disquiet; chafe; gall; annoy; irritate; plague; vex; molest; trouble; disturb; torment.
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   Harass, n.
   Devastation; waste. [Obs.]
   Milton.
   
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   Worry; harassment. [R.]
   Byron.
   
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