anti-harassment

adjective

an·​ti-ha·​rass·​ment ˌan-tē-hə-ˈras-mənt How to pronounce anti-harassment (audio)
-ˈher-əs-, 
-ˈha-rəs-;
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-harassment (audio)
: serving or intended to discourage or prevent harassment
anti-harassment policies in the workplace

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The lawsuit alleges there were specific instances in which the university enforced its anti-harassment policies differently outside the context of antisemitism. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Enter Kevin Spacey, who was on the hook for over $31 million to MRC for breaching his contract by violating anti-harassment policies. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026 The monitor will also consult with and assist the company in creating mandatory anti-harassment and anti-retaliation training for all employees. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025 The agreement also creates specific requirements for the club’s anti-harassment and discrimination policies and requires it to implement training for managers and security staff. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-harassment

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-harassment was in 1961

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“Anti-harassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-harassment. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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