Bullying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbʊ.li.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bullying is a noun meaning An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.
Meaning
An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.
More Meanings
- Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.
- present participle and gerund of bully
Example Sentences
Bullying is a punishable offense in schools.
[Greenland's current Prime Minister Múte] Egede has insisted that Greenland is not for sale and he framed the polling partly as a referendum on Trump's seemingly bellicose bullying, saying the election was a "fateful choice."
Word Forms
- bullyings
Synonyms for bullying
Depending on context, synonyms include domineering, intimidation, blustery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intimidation, domineering, blustery, harassing, mistreatment, harassment.
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