hassling
word · lemma: hassle
Definition
Constantly bothering, annoying, or pressuring someone, often by repeatedly asking, criticizing, or pestering them.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and colloquial. Often used in the phrase 'stop hassling me'. Implies repeated, unwelcome action. Can be about annoyance or persistent requests. Not typically used in formal writing.
Spanish: molestar - fastidiar - acosar (insistir)Portuguese (BR): incomodar - importunar - perturbarPortuguese (PT): incomodar - importunar - chatearChinese (Simplified): 纠缠 - 打扰 - 烦扰Chinese (Traditional): 糾纏 - 打擾 - 煩擾Hindi: परेशान करना - तंग करनाArabic: إزعاج - مضايقةBengali: ঝামেলা করা - বিরক্ত করা - পীড়া দেওয়াRussian: доставать - донимать - надоедатьJapanese: しつこくする - 悩ませる - 嫌がらせをするVietnamese: quấy rầy - làm phiền - thúc épKorean: 귀찮게 하다 - 들볶다Turkish: rahatsız etmek - darlamak - taciz etmekUrdu: تنگ کرنا - ستانا - بار بار کہناIndonesian: mengganggu - merecoki - memaksa
Example Sentences
Stop hassling your sister about her homework.
basic
The manager is always hassling her employees for minor mistakes.
basic
He kept hassling me to lend him money.
basic
I'm tired of my boss hassling me over things I can't control.
natural
They're always hassling me about cleaning my room.
natural
If you stop hassling him, he might actually help you.
natural