harassment
noun/həˈræsmənt/
Frequency rank: #4,159 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Repeated unwanted and aggressive behavior toward someone.
Example sentence
She reported feeling uncomfortable due to ongoing harassment at work.
Synonyms & related words
- bullying
- intimidation
- persecution
- abuse
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