Workplace Conduct Vocabulary

verb to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation

adjective causing distress or annoyance

• The company has strict policies against harassing behavior in the workplace.
• Stop harassing me with your constant phone calls.
• Why are you always harassing me about my ex?
• The storm clouds were harassing the small town, threatening to unleash their fury.

adjective tending to touch or handle others in a familiar or inappropriate way

• The employee was reprimanded for being too handsy with their colleagues.
• I don't like it when people get handsy with me at parties.
• He's always so handsy when he's had a few drinks.
• The company's new marketing campaign was criticized for being too handsy with its messaging.