harass

/hə-ˈras/

French harasser, from Middle French, from harer to set a dog on, from Old French hare, interjection used to incite dogs, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hier here

verb

  1. exhaust, fatigue

  2. to annoy persistently

  3. to create an unpleasant or hostile situation for especially by uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct

I have been harassed with the toil of verse

worry annoy harass harry plague pester tease mean to disturb or irritate by persistent acts. worry implies an incessant goading or attacking that drives one to desperation. annoy implies disturbing one's composure or peace of mind by intrusion, interference, or petty attacks.