/ˈhærəs/ – verb
Definition: quấy rầy, làm phiền, ám ảnh, theo đuổi, đeo bám dai như đỉa đói, quấy rối tình dục.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “harass” is defined as the act of engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in that person and serves no legitimate purpose. This conduct may include repeated unwanted contact, threats, intimidation, or other behavior that is intended to disturb or upset the individual. Harassment can take various forms and may be subject to specific legal definitions and consequences depending on the jurisdiction.
Example: The plaintiff alleged that the defendant had been harassing them by repeatedly sending threatening messages and showing up uninvited at their workplace.