Harayain (en. To harass)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of speaking or doing where one person defiles or torments another person.
Many people complained about the harassment from their neighbor.
Maraming tao ang nagreklamo sa harayain ng kanilang kapitbahay.
Actions that cause fear or anxiety to other people.
Harassment of students is unacceptable in schools.
Ang harayain sa mga estudyante ay hindi katanggap-tanggap sa paaralan.
According to the law, harassment can be a violation that causes emotional distress.
The law proposes strict penalties for those caught harassing others.
Ipinapanukala ng batas na mahigpit na parusahan ang mga taong mahuhuling harayain ang iba.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't harass
a reminder not to disturb or hurt others.
huwag harayain

Related Words

harassment
The continuous act of disturbing or annoying another person.
harassment
harasser
A person who engages in harassing actions.
manggugulo

Slang Meanings

To act dismissive or play hard-to-get with someone.
It feels like Julie is harayain-ing me; she doesn't pay attention to me even though I'm right there.
Para akong harayain ni Julie, di siya nagfifocus sa akin kahit na andiyan ako.
Hiding or lying about one's feelings.
It's weird because I act harayain around him, but I really like him.
Ang weird kasi harayain ko siya pero gusto ko naman siya talaga.