harry Definition
- 1persistently carry out attacks on (an enemy or an enemy's territory)
- 2harass; torment
- 3rush someone in a rough or noisy way
Using harry: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "harry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The rebels harried the government troops with guerrilla tactics.
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He was harried by creditors and finally declared bankruptcy.
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The fans harried the players as they left the stadium.
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The wolves harried the herd of deer.
harry Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with harry
harry up
to hurry or move quickly
Example
We need to harry up if we want to catch the train.
Example
The harrying fire forced the enemy to retreat from their position.
a military tactic that involves repeatedly attacking an enemy to wear them down and disrupt their defenses
Example
The harrying attack was successful in weakening the enemy's position.
Origins of harry
from Old French 'harier', meaning 'to harass'
Summary: harry in Brief
The verb 'harry' [ˈhæri] means to persistently attack or harass an enemy or their territory, or to rush someone in a rough or noisy way. It can be used in military contexts, as in 'The rebels harried the government troops with guerrilla tactics,' or in everyday situations, as in 'The fans harried the players as they left the stadium.' 'Harry' has phrases like 'harry up,' which means to hurry, and 'harrying fire,' which refers to a type of artillery fire used to harass enemy troops.
