Harasser: meaning, definitions and examples

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harasser

 

[ həˈræsər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

A person who subjects someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, typically on a repeated basis.

Synonyms

bully, persecutor, tormentor

Examples of usage

  • The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards harassers in the workplace.
  • She filed a complaint against her harasser for inappropriate behavior.
Context #2 | Noun

online

An individual who engages in online harassment, such as cyberbullying or trolling.

Synonyms

abuser, cyberbully, troll

Examples of usage

  • She blocked the harasser who was sending her abusive messages online.
  • The platform took action against the harasser for violating community guidelines.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, typically on a repeated basis.

Synonyms

bully, intimidate, torment

Examples of usage

  • She felt harassed by her supervisor's constant criticisms.
  • The online community rallied together to stop the harassing behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "harasser" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assediador

🇮🇳 उत्पीड़क

🇩🇪 Belästiger

🇮🇩 pengganggu

🇺🇦 переслідувач

🇵🇱 nękacz

🇯🇵 嫌がらせをする人

🇫🇷 harceleur

🇪🇸 acosador

🇹🇷 tacizci

🇰🇷 괴롭히는 사람

🇸🇦 متحرش

🇨🇿 obtěžovatel

🇸🇰 obťažovateľ

🇨🇳 骚扰者

🇸🇮 nadlegovalec

🇮🇸 áreiti

🇰🇿 қудалаушы

🇬🇪 შემაწუხებელი

🇦🇿 təzyiqçi

🇲🇽 acosador

Etymology

The word 'harasser' originates from the French word 'harasser', which means 'to exhaust' or 'to fatigue'. The term was first recorded in English in the late 17th century. Over time, it has come to specifically refer to someone who subjects others to aggressive or intimidating behavior, especially in the workplace or online. The concept of harassment has evolved with the rise of technology, leading to new forms of harassment such as cyberbullying.

See also: harass, harassed, harassing, harassment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,662, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.