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masculine

/aˈkoso/

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Translation

harassment

Word origin

A deverbal noun from acosar ('to hound, to harass'), ultimately from Latin cursus ('a running, a course').

Origin
Latin
Root
cursus
English cognates
course

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralacosos

Examples

Denunció .

She reported the harassment to the police.

escolar .

Bullying at school is a serious problem.

Sufrió .

He suffered harassment at his workplace.

.

The company has a policy against harassment.

¿ acudir ?

Who can I turn to in case of harassment?

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This word is part of lesson 72.