Harry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæɹi/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Harry is a verb meaning To plunder, pillage, assault.
Meaning
To plunder, pillage, assault.
More Meanings
- To make repeated attacks on an enemy.
- To strip, lay waste, ravage.
- To harass, bother or distress with demands, threats, or criticism.
- (India, obsolete) A menial servant; a sweeper.
Example Sentences
to harry this beautiful region
I repent me much , That so I harry'd him
A red squirrel had harried the nest of a wood thrush.
Chelsea also struggled to keep possession as QPR harried and chased at every opportunity, giving their opponents no time on the ball.
Word Forms
- harries
- harrying
- harried
Synonyms for harry
Depending on context, synonyms include maraud, raid, sack, harass, devastate, obliterate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ravage, chivvy, chevy, beset, harass, provoke.
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