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Behavior that turns being near you into a punishment nobody agreed to.
means Repeated unwanted conduct intended to disturb, intimidate, or torment another person.
from From French harasser, to tire out or set a dog on prey — the hunt as cruelty, repackaged for cubicles and inboxes.
Key wordRepetition; one rude moment rarely qualifies legally.
Pronunciation feudHARE-iss-ment versus huh-RASS-ment splits English speakers.
Legal hingeOften defined by unwelcome, not by intent.