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Harassment

/həˈræsmənt/
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(noun) Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.

Sexual harassment has now become a social issue.
Women's rights groups are going after sexual harassment.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company has a very strict policy against any form of sexual ____ in the workplace.

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