Kiusanteko
Kiusanteko is a Finnish term that describes the deliberate act of annoying, teasing, harassing or otherwise mistreating another person. It is closely related to the more commonly used noun kiusaaminen (bullying) and can refer to single incidents or patterns of behaviour. The word combines kiusa (to bother or torment) with the suffix -nteko (the act of doing).
Forms of kiusanteko range from verbal teasing, social exclusion and spread of rumours to physical aggression
Consequences for victims can include emotional distress, reduced well‑being, impaired school or work performance and, in
Related terms include kiusaaja (perpetrator) and kiusattu (victim). Discussions about kiusanteko often emphasize prevention through awareness,