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harassment

[ˈhærəsmənt]

harassment Definition

  • 1aggressive pressure or intimidation
  • 2the act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands

Using harassment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "harassment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She resigned from her job due to sexual harassment from her boss.

  • Example

    The company has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment.

  • Example

    He was arrested for harassment and stalking of his ex-girlfriend.

harassment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for harassment

Antonyms for harassment

Phrases with harassment

  • unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks made by someone, typically in the workplace

    Example

    She filed a complaint against her coworker for sexual harassment.

  • unwanted behavior towards an individual or group based on their race or ethnicity

    Example

    The school has a strict policy against racial harassment.

  • cyber harassment

    the use of electronic communication to harass or bully someone, typically through social media or messaging apps

    Example

    She received threatening messages on her phone, which led to charges of cyber harassment.

Origins of harassment

from French 'harasser', meaning 'to tire out'

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Summary: harassment in Brief

The term 'harassment' [ˈhærəsmənt] refers to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often systematic and unwanted. It can take many forms, such as sexual harassment, racial harassment, and cyber harassment. Examples include 'She resigned from her job due to sexual harassment from her boss.' and 'He was arrested for harassment and stalking of his ex-girlfriend.' Synonyms include 'intimidation,' 'persecution,' and 'bullying.'

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