Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of repeatedly bothering or annoying someone in an unwanted or aggressive manner.
Harassment
/ˈhærəsmənt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Even Henry Bellamy's usual look of harassment had evaporated.
The company's policy on harassment is very strict.
She reported the harassment to the authorities immediately.
Etymology:
The word harassment originates from the Old French verb harasser which means to irritate or to vex. It was borrowed into English in the late 16th century.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words 
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