(either harris or huh-rass) v. systematic and/or continual unwant...

1610s, "to lay waste, devastate" (obsolete); 1620s, "to vex by repeated attacks," from French harasser "tire out, vex" (16c.), which is of uncertain origin; possibly from [..]

to disturb or torment.

To engage in harassment.

annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers" exhaust by attac [..]

to Vex, to tire with labour

v. To trouble with importunities, cares, or annoyances.

[Middle French harasser to exhaust, fatigue, from harer to set a dog on, from Old French hare, interjection used to incite dogs] : to subject persistently and wrongfully to annoying, offensive, or ...

The following is an example of a Federal statute defining the term harass.

(v) annoy continually or chronically(v) exhaust by attacking repeatedly

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Harass or Harassment is the act of using a small number of units, usually with superior mobility, to cause damage to the enemy without a large engagement. Harassment is usually targeted at damaging or [..]

(either harris or huh-rass) v. systematic and/or continual unwanted and annoying pestering, which often includes threats and demands. This can include lewd or offensive remarks, sexual advances, threa [..]

Hold can have one of three similar meanings.

Continuously attacking an enemy to lower their morale and health.

To intentionally or negligently, through act or omission, create the likelihood of injury to wildlife by annoying it to such an extent as to significantly disrupt normal behavior patterns such as breeding, feeding, and sheltering (defined by FWS regulation; NOAA Fisheries has not defined "Aharass" by regulation).