Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harassment
noun
/həˈræs.mənt/
Definition
Harassment is the act of troubling or intimidating someone persistently.
Examples
- She filed a complaint against her employer for workplace harassment.
- Harassment can take many forms, including verbal, physical, and online abuse.
- The law protects individuals from harassment in various settings.
Meaning
It refers to behaviors that are threatening, aggressive, or unwanted, causing distress to the person targeted.
Synonyms
- Intimidation
- Bullying
- Persecution
- Aggravation
