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View synonyms for sexual harassment

sexual harassment

[ sek-shoo-uhl huh-ras-muhnt, har-uhs-muhnt ]

noun

  1. 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

  1. the persistent unwelcome directing of sexual remarks and looks, and unnecessary physical contact at a person, usually a woman, esp in the workplace
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sexual harassment1

First recorded in 1970–75
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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.

From BBC

Women who have endured sexual harassment and survived sexual assault?

From Salon

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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