sexual harassment

[sek-shoo-uhl huh-ras-muhnt, har-uhs-muhnt] / ˈsɛk ʃu əl həˈræs mənt, ˈhær əs mənt /

NOUN

unwanted sexual advance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploitation impropriety intimidation victimization

WEAK

inappropriate behavior offensive sexual advance sexual abuse sexual pressure suggestive comments unprofessional behavior unwanted sexual advances

Example Sentences

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The report said "although serious issues like sexual harassment and substance misuse are less frequent, they remain a concern".

From BBC

While some behaviour is always unacceptable - sexual harassment or physical assault for example - the report also talks about grey areas, including colleagues being tetchy or rude, ridiculing ideas or using aggressive language.

From BBC

In December, Lively filed suit against Baldoni and his team — alleging, among other complaints, sexual harassment and a campaign to destroy her reputation — seeking punitive damages at “an amount to be determined at trial.”

From Salon

Kirk Burrowes, who co-founded Bad Boy Entertainment, also sued, accusing Mr Combs of creating a toxic and psychologically manipulative work environment filled with serial sexual harassment, physical aggression, and "forced compliance with degrading sexual acts".

From BBC

In the months following The Times’ investigation, nearly 400 women contacted the news organization with accusations of sexual harassment by him.

From Los Angeles Times