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inappropriate behavior

NOUN
sexual harassment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exploitation impropriety intimidation victimization
WEAK
offensive sexual advance sexual abuse sexual pressure suggestive comments unprofessional behavior unwanted sexual advances

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He acknowledged the conduct, but denied inappropriate behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Why powerful labor unions, elected officials and special interest groups backed Eric Swalwell for govenor despite rumors about past inappropriate behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

These safeguards are designed to prevent me from engaging in harmful or inappropriate behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

She’s morphed from interviewing the women who accused journalist Mark Halperin of inappropriate behavior to hiring him to join her massively popular podcast empire.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2025

While he lectured about my inappropriate behavior, I studied the inky little stars and hearts I had drawn on my arm that morning.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

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