Harassment
10 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Aggressive pressure or intimidation directed at someone, causing distress or discomfort. Behaviour that creates a hostile or offensive environment through unwanted actions or communications.
“The company implemented strict policies to prevent workplace harassment of any kind.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/həˈræsmənt/
Syllables
har·ass·ment
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Synonyms
bullyingpersecutionintimidationtorment
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Wordle
Contains four A's, two S's, and -MENT ending; features the HR cluster
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; good length at 10 letters with the H (4 pts) adding value
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