harassment
gb/hɚˈæsmənt/ us/hɚˈæsmənt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9800
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
repeated unwanted hostile behavior
Repeated and unwanted actions that make a person feel upset, scared, or under pressure.
Vzorec užití:
harassment of [someone] by [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *harassment* for any single rude action. In English, *harassment* usually suggests repeated or ongoing unwanted behavior, not just one small incident. Learners may also confuse *harassment* with *assault*; *assault* usually involves physical attack or clear threat of physical harm, while *harassment* can be non-physical (messages, comments, pressure).
Synonyma
bullying (Often used for repeated cruel behavior, especially among children or in workplaces; sometimes sounds less formal than 'harassment'.)
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persecution (Stronger and more formal; suggests long-term, severe harassment, often for religious or political reasons.)
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intimidation (Focuses more on making someone feel afraid or powerless, which is often part of harassment.)
Antonyma
support (Describes helpful, caring behavior instead of repeated harmful or pressuring behavior.)
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protection (Refers to keeping someone safe from threats or pressure, the opposite of causing them through harassment.)
Kolokace
workplace harassment
|online harassment
|racial harassment
|campaign of harassment
|harassment and intimidation
|report harassment
Témata
social_issues
|law
|work
|internet
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She left the company after months of harassment from her manager.
- Online harassment has become a serious problem on social media platforms.
- The school has a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of harassment.
- Neighbors say they have suffered ongoing harassment from the group for over a year.
- He filed a complaint about racial harassment in his apartment building.
Učební příklady
- She reported the harassment to her boss.
- The student was afraid because of the constant harassment from other students.
- Online harassment can make people feel very unsafe.
- The company wants to stop all harassment at work.
- The new rule is meant to protect workers from harassment.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
unwanted sexual behavior or attention
Unwanted sexual words, looks, or touching that make a person feel upset or unsafe, often many times or in a serious way.
Vzorec užití:
sexual harassment of [someone] by [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *sexual harassment* with *sexual assault*. *Sexual harassment* can be words, looks, messages, or unwanted touching that may not be clearly violent. *Sexual assault* usually involves forced sexual contact or attack and is normally treated as a more serious crime.
Synonyma
sexual misconduct (More formal and broad; can include various kinds of inappropriate sexual behavior, not only harassment.)
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sexual intimidation (Highlights the element of fear and pressure within sexual harassment.)
Antonyma
consensual behavior (Stresses that both people freely agree, unlike harassment where behavior is unwanted.)
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professional conduct (Describes proper, non-sexual behavior in workplaces, the opposite of sexual harassment at work.)
Kolokace
sexual harassment
|harassment training
|harassment complaint
|report sexual harassment
|claim of sexual harassment
|allegations of sexual harassment
Témata
social_issues
|work
|law
|relationships
Příklady
- The company fired the supervisor after several employees reported sexual harassment.
- New laws require all managers to receive training on preventing sexual harassment.
- She filed a sexual harassment complaint against her colleague.
- The actor denied the allegations of sexual harassment made against him.
- Universities are under pressure to improve how they handle reports of sexual harassment on campus.
Učební příklady
- She went to HR to talk about sexual harassment from her boss.
- The office has rules to stop sexual harassment.
- He was punished for sexual harassment at work.
- Students learned about sexual harassment in a school workshop.
- The company takes sexual harassment very seriously.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
entity
3
legal offense of harassing someone
In legal language, the official crime or wrong act of harassing someone, for which you can be charged or sued.
Vzorec užití:
a charge of harassment against [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that *harassment* can be countable in legal contexts (e.g., *two counts of harassment*, *a harassment charge*), even though in general use it is usually uncountable.
Synonyma
harassing offense (Near-synonymous in legal contexts, but less common as a set phrase; emphasizes the act as a punishable offense.)
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criminal intimidation (Overlaps in some legal systems when harassment includes threats, but is not identical in all jurisdictions.)
Antonyma
acquittal (Refers to being found not guilty of a harassment charge in court.)
Kolokace
charged with harassment
|harassment charge
|harassment lawsuit
|harassment claim
|conviction for harassment
|allegations of harassment
Témata
law
|crime
|work
Příklady
- He was arrested and later charged with harassment after repeatedly calling his ex-partner at night.
- The court found her guilty of harassment and issued a restraining order.
- Several employees joined a class-action harassment lawsuit against the company.
- Police warned that further messages could lead to a harassment charge.
- The new bill expands the legal definition of harassment to cover online abuse.
Učební příklady
- He faces a harassment charge in court.
- The judge said there was enough evidence of harassment.
- She started a harassment case against her former boss.
- The lawyer specializes in harassment and discrimination cases.
- He denies the harassment allegations.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
harassment
IPA
GB/hɚˈæsmənt/
US/hɚˈæsmənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
har - ass - ment (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (har)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: harassment
- Plural: harassment, harassments
Příbuzná slova
Forms
harassments
noun
Core family
harass
verb B2
harasser
noun
Advanced or less common
anti-harassment
adjective
Výrazy
anti-harassment policy
1/ˈæntaɪ hɚˈæsmənt pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
formal
policy to prevent harassment
Official rules in a company or school that are meant to stop harassment from happening.
Příklady
- All staff must complete training on the new anti-harassment policy.
- The union argued that the anti-harassment policy was not being enforced.
campaign of harassment
1/kæmpˈeɪn əv hɚˈæsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
extended period of harassment
A long period when someone is repeatedly harassed in many ways.
Příklady
- The report describes a deliberate campaign of harassment against journalists.
- She said her former partner had carried out a campaign of harassment for over a year.
harassment and intimidation
1/hɚˈæsmənt ˈænd ɪntˌɪmɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
harassing and frightening behavior together
Behavior that both harasses people and tries to make them feel afraid.
Příklady
- Protesters reported harassment and intimidation by security forces.
- The law protects workers from harassment and intimidation at work.
harassment campaign
1/hɚˈæsmənt kæmpˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
organized series of harassing acts
A planned or repeated set of actions used to harass a person or group over time.
Příklady
- They accused the tabloid of running a harassment campaign against the singer.
- Victims described a months-long harassment campaign on social media.
harassment charge
1/hɚˈæsmənt t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
criminal accusation of harassment
An official statement from the police or court saying someone is believed to have committed harassment.
Příklady
- He faces a harassment charge after repeatedly contacting his ex-partner.
- Prosecutors dropped the harassment charge due to lack of evidence.
harassment claim
1/hɚˈæsmənt klˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
formal
statement alleging harassment
A formal statement that says someone has been harassed and often asks for money or other action.
Příklady
- The company settled several harassment claims last year.
- Insurance may cover the cost of defending harassment claims.
harassment complaint
1/hɚˈæsmənt kəmplˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal report about harassment
A formal report saying that someone has been harassed.
Příklady
- Human resources received several harassment complaints last year.
- She filed a harassment complaint against her supervisor.
harassment hotline
1/hɚˈæsmənt hˈɑtlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
phone line to report harassment
A special phone number people can call to report harassment or get advice.
Příklady
- The company set up an anonymous harassment hotline for staff.
- Posters around campus list the number for the harassment hotline.
harassment lawsuit
1/hɚˈæsmənt lˈɔsˌut/
fixed phrase
formal
lawsuit about harassment
A legal case in court where someone says they were harmed by harassment and asks for money or other help.
Příklady
- The company settled the harassment lawsuit out of court.
- High-profile harassment lawsuits have pushed firms to change their policies.
harassment policy
1/hɚˈæsmənt pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
formal
official rules on harassment
An official document or set of rules that explains how an organization stops and handles harassment.
Příklady
- All employees must read and follow the company's harassment policy.
- The school updated its harassment policy after the investigation.
harassment-free environment
1/hɚˈæsmənt fɹˈi ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
place without harassment
A place, like an office or school, where people are protected from harassment.
Příklady
- The company is committed to providing a harassment-free environment.
- Universities must ensure a safe, harassment-free environment for all students.
online harassment
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn hɚˈæsmənt/
fixed phrase
harassment via the internet
Harassment that happens through the internet, for example by messages, comments, or posts.
Příklady
- Online harassment has driven some public figures off social media.
- The platform introduced new tools to help users report online harassment.
racial harassment
1/ɹˈeɪʃəl hɚˈæsmənt/
fixed phrase
harassment based on race
Harassment that targets a person because of their race or ethnic background.
Příklady
- The tenant filed a complaint about racial harassment by neighbors.
- The policy clearly bans racial harassment in any form.
sexual harassment
1/sˈɛkʃuəl hɚˈæsmənt/
fixed phrase
Unwanted sexual behavior at someone
When someone says or does sexual things to another person that they do not want.
Příklady
- The company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
- The company has strict rules to prevent sexual harassment.
- She filed a complaint about sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Several students reported sexual harassment by a teacher.
workplace harassment
1/wˈɚkplˌeɪs hɚˈæsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
bullying or abuse at work
Bad or unwanted actions toward someone at their job.
Příklady
- The company has strict rules against workplace harassment.
- She reported workplace harassment to human resources.
workplace harassment
2/wˈɚkplˌeɪs hɚˈæsmənt/
fixed phrase
harassment in the workplace
Harassment that happens at a job or in an office or other place of work.
Příklady
- The survey found that many employees had experienced workplace harassment.
- Their lawyer specializes in workplace harassment and discrimination cases.