harassment
BrE /ˈhærəsmənt/ AmE /ˈhærəsˌmənt/
noun en → es
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
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The company has strict policies against workplace harassment.
La empresa tiene políticas estrictas contra el acoso laboral.
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
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He was arrested for criminal harassment.
Fue arrestado por acoso criminal.