harassment
|har/ass/ment|
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/həˈræsmənt/
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/ˈhærəsmənt/
(harass)
persistent annoyance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'harassment' originates from the French word 'harasser', where 'harer' meant 'to set a dog on'.
Historical Evolution
'harasser' transformed into the English word 'harass', and eventually became the modern English word 'harassment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set a dog on', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'systematic and unwanted actions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands.
The company has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment in the workplace.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45