World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesharassment
/ˈhærəsmənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
Aggressive pressure or intimidation, especially systemic and repeated.
"The company has a zero-tolerance policy for workplace harassment."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'harass', which comes from the Old French 'harasser' (to tire out, vex, or trouble), ultimately related to 'harnais' (harness).
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "harassment"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "harassment" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
harcèlement
Transliteration: harcèlement
"Le harcèlement moral est puni par la loi."
Belästigung
Transliteration: Belästigung
"Sexuelle Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz ist illegal."
molestia
Transliteration: molestia
"Ha denunciato il caso di molestie sul lavoro."
acoso
Transliteration: acoso
"El acoso escolar es un problema grave."
assédio
Transliteration: assédio
"Ela relatou um caso de assédio moral."
उत्पीड़न
Transliteration: utpidan
"कार्यस्थल पर उत्पीड़न को बर्दाश्त नहीं किया जाएगा।"
骚扰
Transliteration: sāorǎo
"公司严厉打击任何形式的职场骚扰。"
괴롭힘
Transliteration: goerophim
"직장 내 괴롭힘은 범죄가 될 수 있습니다."
嫌がらせ
Transliteration: iyarase
"職場での嫌がらせは許されない。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "harassment"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.