Harassment is aggressive pressure or intimidation. It involves repeatedly bothering or attacking someone, often in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable, threatened, or distressed.
Synonyms
bullyingintimidationmolestationpersecutiontorment
Antonyms
respectsupportkindnessprotectioncomfort
Translations
harassment in your language
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عربي
التحرش هو ضغط عدواني أو تخويف متكرر لشخص ما.
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اردو
ہراساں کرنا بار بار کسی کو پریشان کرنا یا دھمکانا ہے۔
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हिंदी
उत्पीड़न बार-बार किसी को परेशान करना या धमकाना है।
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中文
骚扰是指反复地打扰或攻击他人,使其感到不适、受威胁或痛苦。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Harassment is when someone bothers or attacks another person many times. It makes the person feel bad or scared. It is not a kind or respectful way to act.
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Memory TipThink of 'harass' as 'h-a-r-a-s-s' - like someone is 'harassing' you with too many 's' sounds.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The company has a strict policy against any form of workplace harassment (aggressive pressure).
She reported the online harassment (repeated bothering) to the website administrators.
Constant harassment (unwanted attention) from the media made her life very difficult.