Definition of harassment in English:
harassment
noun həˈrasm(ə)ntˈharəsm(ə)nt
mass nounAggressive pressure or intimidation.
they face daily harassment and assault on the streets
Example sentencesExamples
- This organisation should stop at once the harassments and intimidation of left wing militants.
- The harassment and persecution of Tamils in Sri Lanka has in no way abated in recent years.
- He says that Safina activists continue to face harassment and persecution.
- The Claimant had no option but to do this as the couple were suffering terrible harassment and intimidation.
- The state also grants us the right to pursue this belief without any form of persecution or harassment.
Synonyms
persecution, harrying, pestering, badgering, intimidation, bother, annoyance, aggravation, irritation, pressure, pressurization, force, coercion, molestation
informal hassle
North American informal badassery
rare bedevilment