# harass vs harassed

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### harass
*verb · IPA /həˈɹæs/ · frequency rank #20,132*
To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.

### harassed
*adjective · frequency rank #13,927*
Subject to harassment.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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