A1 noun フォーマル

harassment

/həˈræsmənt/

Harassment is behavior that is not wanted and makes someone feel unhappy, scared, or uncomfortable. It usually happens many times and can include mean words, physical actions, or messages online.

例文

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1

He felt very sad because of the constant harassment from his neighbors.

He felt very sad because of the constant harassment from his neighbors.

2

The company has strict rules against any form of workplace harassment.

The company has strict rules against any form of workplace harassment.

3

Stop the harassment; it is not funny to treat people this way.

Stop the harassment; it is not funny to treat people this way.

語族

名詞
harassment
Verb
harass
副詞
harassingly
形容詞
harassed
関連
harasser
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'hare' (a fast rabbit) being chased and 'harassed' by a hunter—it feels tired and unsafe.

クイックテスト

The police help people who suffer from ____.

正解!

正解は: harassment

例文

1

He felt very sad because of the constant harassment from his neighbors.

everyday

He felt very sad because of the constant harassment from his neighbors.

2

The company has strict rules against any form of workplace harassment.

formal

The company has strict rules against any form of workplace harassment.

3

Stop the harassment; it is not funny to treat people this way.

informal

Stop the harassment; it is not funny to treat people this way.

4

Scientists study how online harassment affects the health of young students.

academic

Scientists study how online harassment affects the health of young students.

5

The manager told the staff to report any harassment to the office immediately.

business

The manager told the staff to report any harassment to the office immediately.

語族

名詞
harassment
Verb
harass
副詞
harassingly
形容詞
harassed
関連
harasser

よく使う組み合わせ

sexual harassment sexual harassment
workplace harassment workplace harassment
verbal harassment verbal harassment
stop harassment stop harassment
suffer harassment suffer harassment

よく使うフレーズ

zero tolerance for harassment

zero tolerance for harassment

file a complaint of harassment

file a complaint of harassment

endure harassment

endure harassment

よく混同される語

harassment vs bullying

Bullying is often used for school children, while harassment is a formal legal term used for adults and workplaces.

harassment vs assault

Assault usually means a physical attack, while harassment can be just words or messages.

📝

使い方のコツ

Harassment is a serious word often used in legal or work situations. It describes a pattern of bad behavior rather than a one-time accident.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Many learners think harassment is a countable noun and say 'a harassment,' but it is usually uncountable. Also, remember it has only one 'r'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'hare' (a fast rabbit) being chased and 'harassed' by a hunter—it feels tired and unsafe.

📖

語源

Derived from the old French word 'harasser', which means to tire out or vex.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun Followed by the preposition 'of' or 'from' Commonly used with the verb 'report' or 'stop'
🌍

文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries, harassment is a crime and there are special laws to protect people from it at work.

クイックテスト

The police help people who suffer from ____.

正解!

正解は: harassment

lawの関連語

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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