harassment

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BrE /ˈhærəsmənt/ AmE /ˈhærəsˌmənt/

noun en → es

1 ABUSE [uncountable] B1

the act of repeatedly bothering, annoying, or threatening someone in a way that is unpleasant and unfair

acoso, hostigamiento

  • harassment of somebody

Collocations sexual harassment · workplace harassment

  • The company has strict policies against workplace harassment.

    La empresa tiene políticas estrictas contra el acoso laboral.

2 CRIMINAL [uncountable] B2

the act of repeatedly threatening or attacking someone in a way that is illegal and intended to frighten them

acosar, hostigar

  • harassment charges

Collocations criminal harassment · stalking and harassment

  • He was arrested for criminal harassment.

    Fue arrestado por acoso criminal.