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catcall

noun as in heckle

Strong matches

Weak match

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Police say harassment is anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or is inappropriate, such as staring, constant questioning or catcalling.

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As he walked past crowds of people, he got catcalls.

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Molly Slater-Davison set up women-only run club These Girls Run in 2021, driven by her own struggle to find a welcoming local club and some negative running experiences including catcalling and being followed.

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“They were catcalling and whistling, and the crew all started doing versions of the dance. It sparked a lot of joy.”

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As he stood there stewing in his agony, fully expecting jeers and catcalls from the surrounding pavilion crowd, the strangest thing happened.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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