An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To disturb persistently; bother continually. → galaxy harassment.

Etymology (EN): From M.Fr. harasser “tire out, vex,” possibly from O.Fr. harer “set a dog on,” and perhaps blended with O.Fr. harier “to harry, draw, drag.”

Etymology (PE): Sotuhidan, infinitive from sotuh, → harassed.