harried

UK
/ˈhæriːd/
US
/ˈhɛrid/

Translations

harriedadjective
more harried
Comp.
most harried
Super.
UK
/ˈhæriːd/
US
/ˈhɛrid/
The harried villagers fled from the constant raids.
Les villageois harcelés fuyaient les raids incessants.
The harried teacher struggled to keep up with the endless paperwork and lesson planning.
Le professeur surmené peinait à suivre le rythme avec l'interminable paperasse et la préparation des cours.
harryverb

harried

Past Simple

harried
Past Simple
harried
Past Participle
harrying
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæri/
US
/ˈhæri/
importunerSe dit d'une personne qu'on dérange ou qu'on assaille de questions.
The reporters continued to harry the celebrity with questions about their personal life.
Les journalistes ont continué à importuner la célébrité de questions sur sa vie privée.
harcelerUsage courant pour insister sur une pression répétée.
The reporters continued to harry the celebrity with questions about their personal life.
Les journalistes ont continué à harceler la célébrité de questions sur sa vie privée.
harcelerEmploi militaire.
The troops were ordered to harry the enemy forces along the border.
Les troupes ont reçu l'ordre de harceler les forces ennemies le long de la frontière.

Definitions

harriedadjective
Feeling strained or stressed due to having too many demands or being overworked.
The harried teacher struggled to keep up with the endless paperwork and lesson planning.
Subjected to persistent harassment, attack, or annoyance.
The harried villagers fled from the constant raids.
harryverb
To persistently carry out attacks on an enemy or an enemy's territory.
The troops were ordered to harry the enemy forces along the border.
To persistently harass or annoy someone.
The reporters continued to harry the celebrity with questions about their personal life.