sexual harassment

US: /ˈsɛkʃuəl həˈræsmənt, ˈhærəs-/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

sex•ual ha•rass•ment /ˈsɛkʃuəl həˈræsmənt, ˈhærəs-/  n. [uncountable]

1. Sex and Gender unwelcome sexual attentions, esp. when made by an employer or superior, usually with the understanding that accepting them is a condition of continued employment or promotion.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

sex′ual harass′ment, 

1. Sex and Gender unwelcome sexual advances made by an employer or superior, esp. when compliance is made a condition of continued employment or advancement.

• 1975–80

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sexual harassment noun

1. the persistent unwelcome directing of sexual remarks and looks, and unnecessary physical contact at a person, esp in the workplace