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as in abused
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
the kindergarten teacher explained why it was wrong to bully classmates
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as in frightened
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
the manager was fired for bullying employees
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Recent Examples of bullied
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Trans athletes feel unsafe, bullied Meanwhile, in Riverside on Thursday, advocates gathered at the Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Center.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Ortiz alleged she was bullied, harassed and neglected by district staff, including the case manager.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline His claims echoed the findings of a Deadline investigation in November 2023, which revealed allegations that Spencer bullied staff and students.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
But, we will not be bullied or intimidated.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Smith wanted to become a counselor and help other children who were being bullied, according to the local CBS affiliate.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
So many young men are bullied, feel incredibly insecure with themselves, and are struggling to find their identity in their youth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
That theme produces an everlasting parable for all ages about how being bullied and sneered at takes an incredible toll, and can summon a tsunami-like power and fury.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Unfortunately for them, Steph won’t be bullied – even by paternalistic threats of being sued into oblivion.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Trans athletes feel unsafe, bullied Meanwhile, in Riverside on Thursday, advocates gathered at the Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Center.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Ortiz alleged she was bullied, harassed and neglected by district staff, including the case manager.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline His claims echoed the findings of a Deadline investigation in November 2023, which revealed allegations that Spencer bullied staff and students.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
But, we will not be bullied or intimidated.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Smith wanted to become a counselor and help other children who were being bullied, according to the local CBS affiliate.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
So many young men are bullied, feel incredibly insecure with themselves, and are struggling to find their identity in their youth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
That theme produces an everlasting parable for all ages about how being bullied and sneered at takes an incredible toll, and can summon a tsunami-like power and fury.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullied
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In the filing, the three dancers claimed they were abused, harassed, discriminated against and faced numerous workplace violations while working for the Grammy winner and her Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The event, which took place at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva, was intended as a reminder of the need to protect abused and neglected children and raise awareness of the effects of child abuse, the press release said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Milligan explains that although consumers are often intimidated by new categories, there is already a familiarity with the AOC’s red wines, so their curiosity about the white really works in its favor.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many young consumers are intimidated by traditional wine culture.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Taking part in a cultural boycott as an act of solidarity with an oppressed people is politics and saying no, art should be separate from politics is politics.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Serkis keeps the spine of Orwell’s novella, about a group of oppressed farm animals who rebel against their human oppressors, only to repeat the humans’ mistakes, but his version takes a few liberties.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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The screening will mark the UK premiere of Macon Blair’s remake about a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Game Of Thrones star Dinklage), who is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, and is transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Helping the poor and downtrodden is central to Catholic teaching, a mission Pope Francis elevated.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Bullied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullied. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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