Definitions

harry

[har-ee] / ˈhær i /

VERB

pester, annoy

Synonyms

STRONG

attack badger bedevil beleaguer chivy devastate disturb fret gnaw harass hassle irk irritate molest persecute perturb pillage plague plunder ravage sack tease torment trouble upset vex worry

WEAK

depredate lay waste

Antonyms

STRONG

aid appease assist calm comfort delight guard help make happy order pacify please protect reassure soothe support

Example Sentences

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Or will England, led by Harry Kane, finally end the country's 60-year wait for a second major international championship following their lone 1966 World Cup victory?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

England made it to the final four in Russia and the final eight in Qatar, but this likely will be the final go-around for a roster led by Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Jordan Pickford.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But I think we had this talk when Harry was not in camp with us.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"England are in a better place going into this World Cup with regards to Harry Kane than when they went into Euro 2024," says Sutton.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Harry filled his mind—her braids, the deep warm glow of her skin, her smile —all of it coming together like a mist until she was the only thing he could picture.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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