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advances
While this dictionary defines it neutrally per se in that regard, it does only list negative examples for it and besides, you always see that word in conjunction with harassment in articles on Googles' page one. The suggested German translation also means "harassment" basically.
I wonder if it sounds natural to you if someone uses the word like: "I made advances toward Katharina yesterday, but it didn't go too well." Or: "I just saw you making advances on Jana. I'm proud of you finally having found the courage to do that!"
While this dictionary defines it neutrally per se in that regard, it does only list negative examples for it and besides, you always see that word in conjunction with harassment in articles on Googles' page one. The suggested German translation also means "harassment" basically.
I wonder if it sounds natural to you if someone uses the word like: "I made advances toward Katharina yesterday, but it didn't go too well." Or: "I just saw you making advances on Jana. I'm proud of you finally having found the courage to do that!"