catcalled

Street harassment victim

Catcalled is the past tense of catcall—to shout sexually suggestive or harassing comments at someone in public, typically directed by men at women passing on the street: She was catcalled by construction workers on her way to work.

The term originally referred to jeering noises made at performers, from the shrill sound of a cat's cry.

harassment

objectified

Treated as object, not person

unwelcomeNot wanted here
degradedReduced in rank or quality
humiliatedMade to feel worthless

violated · belittled · threatened · intimidated · stalked · vulnerable · unsafe · fearful · distressed · powerless

vocalization

whistle

Shrill air-blown sounder

shoutLoud vocal outburst
yellSpeak very loudly
hootOwl's cry

jeer · taunt · holler · comment · remark · slur · obscenity · honk · bellow

street

sidewalk

Paved pedestrian pathway

pedestrianOne traveling afoot
crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
alleyNarrow way between buildings

curb · pavement · passerby · subway · commute · nighttime · urban · intersection

sexism

objectification

Reducing humans to things

misogynyHostility toward women
demeaningCausing loss of respect
degradationDecline in condition

sexism · chauvinism · disrespect · entitlement · gender-based · patriarchy · dehumanizing · inappropriate · offensive

Opposites

respect and dignity in public address

catcalledrespected

Held in high regard

admired · honored · revered · praised · esteemed

visibility vs. invisibility in public

catcalledignored

Purposely not noticed

overlooked · unnoticed · left alone · passed by · invisible

Family

catcall, catcalling, catcalls, catcaller, catcallers

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13