harassment
noun [ U ] uk/ˈhær.əs.mənt/ /həˈræs.mənt/ us/həˈræs.mənt/ /ˈher.əs.mənt/
C1 骚扰行为
behaviour that annoys or upsets someone
sexual harassment 性骚扰
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- Attitudes seem to be changing as a result of recent highly publicized cases of sexual harassment.
- Allegations of sexual harassment have led to disciplinary proceedings being taken against three naval officers.
- Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a trivial matter.
- The law can now protect people from harassment.
- The alleged harassment took place over two years.