Harassed: meaning, definitions and examples
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harassed
[ həˈræst ]
at work
Subjecting someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation. This can include behaviors such as constant criticism, threats, or unwanted physical contact.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt harassed by her boss's constant demands for overtime.
- The employee filed a complaint about being harassed by a coworker.
online
Persistently sending aggressive messages or comments to someone on the internet, often with the intention of causing distress or harm.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was harassed by trolls on social media.
- The celebrity received harassing emails from an obsessed fan.
legal
Unwanted behavior that is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment.
Synonyms
bullying, discrimination, molestation
Examples of usage
- The company has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment in the workplace.
- She filed a lawsuit against her employer for sexual harassment.
Translations
Translations of the word "harassed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 assediado
🇮🇳 उत्पीड़ित
🇩🇪 belästigt
🇮🇩 dilecehkan
🇺🇦 переслідуваний
🇵🇱 nękany
🇯🇵 嫌がらせを受けた
🇫🇷 harcelé
🇪🇸 acosado
🇹🇷 taciz edilmiş
🇰🇷 괴롭힘을 당한
🇸🇦 مضايق
🇨🇿 obtěžovaný
🇸🇰 obťažovaný
🇨🇳 骚扰
🇸🇮 nadlegovan
🇮🇸 áreittur
🇰🇿 мазаланған
🇬🇪 შევიწროებული
🇦🇿 taciz edilmiş
🇲🇽 acosado
Word origin
The word 'harassed' originated from the Middle French word 'harasser', which means to tire or worry. The term evolved over time to encompass the idea of persistently troubling or disturbing someone. In modern usage, 'harassed' is commonly associated with various forms of unwanted aggression, whether in the workplace, online, or in legal contexts.
See also: harass, harasser, harassing, harassment.