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Definition of Hassle
1. Verb. Annoy continually or chronically. "The performance is likely to hassle Sue"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
Specialized synonyms: Goad, Needle, Bedevil, Crucify, Dun, Frustrate, Rag, Torment, Haze
Generic synonyms: Annoy, Bother, Chafe, Devil, Get At, Get To, Gravel, Irritate, Nark, Nettle, Rag, Rile, Vex
Derivative terms: Harasser, Harassment, Harrier, Molestation, Plague, Provocation, Provocative, Provoker
2. Noun. An angry disturbance. "A spot of bother"
Generic synonyms: Disturbance, Perturbation
Derivative terms: Bother
3. Noun. Disorderly fighting.
Generic synonyms: Combat, Fight, Fighting, Scrap
Derivative terms: Scuffle, Tussle
Definition of Hassle
1. Noun. Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems. ¹
2. Noun. A fight or argument. ¹
3. Noun. An action which is not worth the difficulty involved. ¹
4. Verb. To trouble, to bother, to annoy. ¹
5. Verb. To pick a fight or start an argument. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hassle
1. to argue [v -SLED, -SLING, -SLES] - See also: argue
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hassle
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Literary usage of Hassle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Here is a sampling of citations: Car pooling is seen by most people as a hassle —
Martin Nemirow, The Washingtonian, October 1973 who are too blase to ..."
2. Making Things Better: Competing in Manufacturing (1993)
"This hassle is still worth it, he believes, for brand new businesses that have
no track record or an established relationship with a bank. ..."
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