sexual harassment

Noun

Meaning

unwelcome sexual behavior by a supervisor toward an employee

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sexual abuse exploitation intimidation impropriety molestation victimization sex crime sexual misconduct sex abuse indecent assault Sexual Offences sexual coercion professional rape sexual molestation attack of a sexual nature
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Antonyms

sexual consent consensual sexual activity consensual sexual act consent to engage in sexual activity sex with mutual consent consensual sex
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Hypernyms

harassment molestation

Related terms

sexually harass

Examples

Akiyode-Afolabi who noted that the Sexual Harassment Bill is not targeted at lecturers, however, pointed out that lecturers who are in the position of responsibility should not compromise. Source: Internet

A fitting picture of the late Datuk VK Liew advocating for the Sexual Harassment Bill at Parliament last August. Source: Internet

“Sexual harassment is not condoned in any manner by the NSW Bar nor is standing by and not intervening,” he said. Source: Internet

Sexual harassment usually occurs at a workplace, or at a place where the harasser is superior and has power over the harassed. Source: Internet

Sexual harassment: Angela Lansbury says women’s efforts to look attractive 'has backfired' Source: Internet

Sexual harassment does not solely depend on trying to force a kiss or unwanted touching to have long-term ramifications on women and their careers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sexual function sexual gear sexual gender sexual harrassment sexual headache sexual homicide