Harry

usgb/ˈhæri/
verb

To persistently annoy or bother someone.

My little brother keeps harrying me with his constant questions.
Visual representation of "harry" - To persistently annoy or bother someone

Often appears as...

  • harry someone with questions
  • harry someone into submission
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Emotional Nuance

Implies a nagging, irritating presence, often evoking frustration in the targeted person.

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He'd harry me for attention, turning what was once endearing into something exhausting.
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Persistence

Suggests a continuous or repeated action rather than a single, isolated event.

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Even at the party, she found herself harried by work calls.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical bother, such as thoughts or feelings.

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Worries about the future harried him day and night.
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