Harassment Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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The Home Office said existing laws already protected public-facing workers, including traffic wardens, from abuse, harassment, and intimidation.

From BBC

Assembly Bill 82 allows these providers to submit applications for increased privacy to the California secretary of state if they are experiencing harassment or violent threats due to the nature of their work.

From Los Angeles Times

The next day, after telling The Times he planned to go into DTLA’s office, Smith falsely accused the reporter via text of harassment and failing to disclose they were a journalist.

From Los Angeles Times

A Vietnamese-American astronaut has opened up about her depression after she received a "tsunami of harassment" following the world's first all-female space trip earlier this year.

From BBC

Patrolling drones verge on harassment if they track individuals for lengthy periods without warrant, the groups say.

From The Wall Street Journal