Meaning & use

Harasser

noun·Everyday

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A person who persistently torments, intimidates, or subjects another person to unwanted aggressive behavior.

See it in a sentence

The company fired the harasser after multiple employees came forward.

Victims are encouraged to report a harasser to authorities immediately.

A note on using this word

The word became especially prominent in legal and workplace contexts following the rise of harassment reporting policies.

Words with a similar meaning

tormentorbully

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Words with an opposite meaning

protector

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