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Harassment

Hur-A-smuhnt

/hɜːrˈæsmʌnt/

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harassment

Dictionary meaning

The act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism.

Examples

  • I was receiving harassment from my boss, so I quit.

Synonyms: molestation

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