assédio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bullying noun Repeated aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, hurt, or make life difficult for someone perceived as weaker.
- harassment noun Repeated unwanted behavior intended to disturb, intimidate, or upset someone.
- siege noun A prolonged military operation in which an army surrounds a city or fortress to force its surrender.
Senses
assédio is used for these senses in English:
- bullying An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.
- harassment Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.
- harassment Deliberate pestering or intimidation.
- siege (military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.
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