Preferred Term
HARASSMENT
Scope Note
Words, conduct or action (usually repeated or persistent) that, being directed at a specific person, annoys, alarms or causes substantial emotional distress in that person and serves no legitimate purpose.
Used For
WORKPLACE HARASSMENT, BULLYING, VICTIMIZATION
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http://metadata.un.org/thesaurus/c_64e2eb29
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