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Definition of harassment

harassment

/həˈræs.mənt/
ha · rass · ment
Adverb:harassingly
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Plural:harassments
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Adjective:harassing
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harassment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Aggressive pressure, intimidation, or persistent unwelcome behavior that causes distress, humiliation, or a hostile environment for another person.

Example

"The company implemented strict policies to prevent workplace harassment and ensure employee safety."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often misspelled with two r's; the correct spelling has a single 'r' and a double 's' (harassment).

• Rhymes for harassment

• Nearby Words

harare
harass
harasser
harassment
harbin
harbinger
harbor

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'harass' and the suffix '-ment', with 'harass' borrowed in the early 17th century from French 'harasser' (to tire out or vex), likely derived from Old French 'harer' (to set a dog on).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Harassment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/harassment
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