harassment
Americannoun
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an act or instance of harassing; torment, vexation, or intimidation.
daily harassment by bullies at school;
the harassments of daily life.
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the condition or fact of being harassed.
the stress of harassment and discrimination.
Pronunciation
See harass.
Other Word Forms
- overharassment noun
Etymology
Origin of harassment
Example Sentences
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In last year's report, which was based on data from 2024, CAG sent reports to relevant States of Guernsey committees on discrimination, harassment and being treated differently, homelessness, and private rental deposits.
From BBC
“Again and again, this routine of anxiety and worries,” said Ali, a barber in Tehran who like most of those interviewed did not give his last name for fear of harassment.
From Los Angeles Times
Being questioned for more than 20 hours over what he described as a single line on social media felt like "targeted harassment", he added.
From BBC
“A prolonged closure or sustained harassment of shipping would be far more consequential, especially given the limited bypass capacity and Asia’s heavy dependence on Hormuz flows.”
From Barron's
Australia condemned foreign harassment of its residents Thursday after a media report alleged Chinese police had pressured food delivery riders in the country.
From Barron's
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