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harassment

[ huh-ras-muhnt, har-uhs-muhnt ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of harassing; torment, vexation, or intimidation:

    daily harassment by bullies at school;

    the harassments of daily life.

  2. the condition or fact of being harassed:

    the stress of harassment and discrimination.



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Pronunciation Note

See harass.
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • v·󲹰a·Գ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of harassment1

First recorded in 1750–55; harass + -ment
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The government, particularly Rubio, has claimed its efforts to deport Mr Khalil were also to "protect Jewish students from harassment and violence in the United States" even if his activities were "otherwise lawful".

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The original investigation by Ms Perry concluded there was "credible evidence" Lowe and his staff mistreated in ways that "seem to amount to harassment".

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She was a foreign national, but I guess my point is: Who can say who is safe from harassment by this administration?

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"I, meanwhile, stand shoulder to shoulder with our staff who work so tirelessly to protect our patients from the impact of anti-abortion harassment outside the clinic gate."

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The police chief said he knows community members are frustrated that the man can’t be arrested for harassment.

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