What does bullying mean?
Bullying means An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion..
Bullying
/ˈbʊ.li.ɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion..
Definitions by Sense
- An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.
- Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.
- present participle and gerund of bully
Example Sentences
[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."
Bullying is a punishable offense in schools.
Synonyms for bullying
Antonyms for bullying
Related Words
Word Forms
- bullyings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bullying?
Common synonyms include domineering, intimidation, blustery.
What is the opposite of bullying?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bullying in a sentence?
[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."
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