harassment (n)
molestation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
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Hypernym mistreatment
Derivationally related form molestation → molest
Derivationally related form harassment → harass
Hyponym baiting; badgering, worrying, torment, bedevilment; sexual harassment; tease, teasing, ribbing, tantalization; witch-hunt
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Hyponym mistreatment
Hypernym baiting; badgering, worrying, torment, bedevilment; sexual harassment; tease, teasing, ribbing, tantalization; witch-hunt
Derivationally related form molest → molestation
Derivationally related form harass → harassment

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