Harassment Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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"The deterioration of her mental state was exacerbated by the conduct Tony engaged in - the workplace harassment after the discovery of the affair," said the lawyer, Bobby Barrera.

From BBC

“The harm from public exposure — stigma, harassment, reputational injury, and the permanent loss of privacy — is immediate and irreparable,” the complaint said.

From Los Angeles Times

An expert suggests intermittent disruption or harassment of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is more likely than a full closure.

From Barron's

Another employee, who asked to be called Vikram, said "many colleagues complain about harassment and other problems because they take breaks".

From Barron's

Ferey said "You can sense anxiety among influencers... even though they know perfectly well that talking politics -- or worse, geopolitics -- means risking losing followers or being hit by a wave of harassment".

From Barron's