noun
harassment
huh-RAS-muhnt
noun
1
Repeated unwanted behavior intended to disturb, intimidate, or upset someone.
"The company was sued for failing to act on harassment complaints."
"Workplace harassment can take many forms, from comments to physical threats."
How to Use Harassment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOngoing unwanted, intimidating, or distressing behavior directed at someone.
Common pairings
sexual harassment
workplace harassment
harassment complaint
file a harassment claim
Word Forms
harassments plural
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Etymology
From French harassement, built from harass plus -ment.