harassment — aggressive pressure or intimidation, especially of a persistent nature
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: aggressive pressure or intimidation, especially of a persistent nature
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈræsmənt/
Korean meaning: 괴롭힘, 성가심, 지속적인 압박이나 협박
Korean pronunciation: 허-래스-먼트 (강세: 래스)
Example Sentences
- The celebrity hired bodyguards to protect her from paparazzi harassment.
- My cat thinks meowing at 3 AM is affection, but I call it harassment.
- The company implemented strict anti-harassment training for all employees.
harassment
NOUN//həˈræsmənt//
aggressive pressure or intimidation, especially of a persistent nature
Persistent intimidation and aggressive pressure
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Harassment breeds embarrassment
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Origin
17세기 프랑스어 'harasser(괴롭히다)'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 개를 이용해 사냥감을 몰아세우는 행위를 뜻했습니다. 마치 사냥개가 끈질기게 쫓아가듯 계속해서 괴롭히는 행위로 의미가 확장되었습니다.
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“The celebrity hired bodyguards to protect her from paparazzi harassment.”
“My cat thinks meowing at 3 AM is affection, but I call it harassment.”
“The company implemented strict anti-harassment training for all employees.”
“He considered his mother's daily calls about marriage as loving harassment.”
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