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sexual harassment
[ sek-shoo-uhl huh-ras-muhnt, har-uhs-muhnt ]
noun
- unwelcome sexual advances, either verbal or physical, especially by someone with power or authority:
Employees complained about a corporate culture that turned a blind eye to discrimination, microaggressions, and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment
noun
- the persistent unwelcome directing of sexual remarks and looks, and unnecessary physical contact at a person, usually a woman, esp in the workplace
Word History and Origins
Origin of sexual harassment1
Example Sentences
Kotb, 60, who replaced Matt Lauer after he was fired over sexual harassment allegations in 2017, announced in September that she is leaving the program to spend more time with her young children.
She experienced daily sexual harassment and assault from him.
Women who have endured sexual harassment and survived sexual assault?
Rodriguez and the board have also faced other hurdles, including criticism from faculty, several of whom have filed civil lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and retaliation.
Multiple former employees of Musk's have filed lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
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