harassment

Plural: harassments

Noun

• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
  • "so great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors"
• the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
• Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.
• Deliberate pestering or intimidation.
• The use of repeated small-scale attacks to wear down an enemy force.

Synonyms

molestation, torment