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harassment

UK
/ˈhærəsmənt/
US
/həˈræsmənt/

Translations

harassmentnoun
harassments
pl
The company has a strict policy against harassment in the workplace.
L’entreprise a une politique stricte contre le harcèlement au travail.
Synonyms
bullying
persecution
intimidation
maltreatment
abuse
aggression
oppression
torment
harassmentadjective
UK
/ˈhærəsmənt/
US
/həˈræsmənt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., harassment complaint).
de harcèlementEmploi attributif.
The company paid a record sum in a harassment settlement.
L’entreprise a versé une somme record dans le cadre d’un accord de harcèlement.

Definitions

harassmentnoun
Aggressive pressure or intimidation, often repeated, directed at someone to cause distress or discomfort.
The company has a strict policy against harassment in the workplace.
The act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands.
She filed a complaint with the police about the harassment she was experiencing from her neighbor.
harassmentadjective
Attributively, relating to or involving harassment.
The company paid a record sum in a harassment settlement.
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