Cyberharassment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cyberharassment is a noun meaning Harassment that takes place online, in cyberspace.
Meaning
Harassment that takes place online, in cyberspace.
Example Sentences
Cyberbullying can also target adults such as parents or teachers. Cyberbullying can easily escalate into cyberharassment or cyberstalking.
Similar to the stalking behaviors of an unknown assailant, this type of cyberharassment can cause undue anxiety and hypervigilance in the victim.
[…] as the Baker case shows, saying that no physical attacks actually occur and that the cyberrape or cyberharassment is just "words" would not ease the feeling of violation.
Synonyms for cyberharassment
Depending on context, synonyms include cyberbullying.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cyberharasser, cyberaggression, cyberbullying, cybercensorship, cyberoffense, cybercounseling.
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