What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
harassing
Example
The employee filed a complaint against her boss for harassing her at work. [harassing: verb]
Example
The victim was subjected to constant harassing messages and phone calls. [harassing: adjective]
pestering
Example
The child kept pestered his mother for a toy at the store. [pestered: verb]
Example
I'm tired of my coworker constantly pestering me with questions. [pestering: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Harassing is a more serious term and is less commonly used in everyday language. Pestering is a more common term and is often used in casual conversation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between harassing and pestering?
Harassing is a more formal term and is often used in legal or workplace contexts. Pestering is a more informal term and is commonly used in everyday conversation.
