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harassment

/hærˈæsmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does harassment mean?

noun

The act of harassing someone, or the state of being harassed. Unwanted or persistent behavior that causes distress or anxiety.

Example

"The company was accused of harassment after several employees reported being bullied by their manager."

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