hassled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of hasslednext
as in harassed

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hassled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of hassle
1
as in taunted
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults a small group of jeering protesters hassled the politically active singer at every appearance she made

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2
as in bickered
to express different opinions about something often angrily constantly hassled with the chef over the need to cook pork thoroughly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hassled
  1. frustrated
  2. teased
  3. argued
  4. mocked
  5. harried
  6. bothered
  7. annoyed
  8. irritated
Adjective
  • But for frustrated fans wondering why the Cubs didn’t pursue Soto, something like this would qualify as a splash.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This bestselling book has become a guiding resource for many frustrated American educators.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • The airline teased plans for at least 12 new intercontinental routes from Seattle in the future.
    Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In its September announcement, Google teased other use cases for digital IDs, including account recovery, identity verification, and even car rentals.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of teased
Verb
  • The preliminary injunctions issued by an Oregon court found in favor of the Federal Trade Commission, which had argued the deal would violate antitrust law.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of argued
Verb
  • Saturday Night Live mocked President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, during the cold open of its latest episode.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • She was mocked by an ex for her weight.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of mocked
Adjective
  • The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Jamie Lee Curtis shines as the harried, mentally ill mom of the Berzatto family, preparing Christmas dinner.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of harried
Adjective
  • Young people, who make the majority of South Africa’s 60 million population, appeared less bothered to participate in that election.
    Farai Mutsaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
  • President Trump would perhaps be less bothered about Israel allowing Jewish settlers back into Gaza, as part of the Israeli government would like to do.
    New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of bothered
Adjective
  • Sheridan didn’t want Costner to have control over the scripts and seems annoyed that Costner essentially abandoned Yellowstone for his own project.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Those who get annoyed at stores stocking holiday decorations right after Halloween would have fumed at the droves of people decked out in Santa hats and holiday regalia for Mariah Carey’s Christmastime at Moody Center on Sunday.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of annoyed
Adjective
  • Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Nguyen said the police officer appeared to become irritated when Vu made the be-quiet gesture with his finger.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritated
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