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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About 83 percent of women officials — up from 71 percent in the previous quarter — said they were less likely to engage in political or civic activity due to insults, harassment and physical threats.
From Salon
Generally it is legal to film people in public, unless they are doing something which would be considered to be private, but doing so can come under existing laws such as harassment or stalking laws.
From BBC
The Home Office said existing laws already protected public-facing workers, including traffic wardens, from abuse, harassment, and intimidation.
From BBC
Assembly Bill 82 allows these providers to submit applications for increased privacy to the California secretary of state if they are experiencing harassment or violent threats due to the nature of their work.
From Los Angeles Times
The next day, after telling The Times he planned to go into DTLA’s office, Smith falsely accused the reporter via text of harassment and failing to disclose they were a journalist.
From Los Angeles Times
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