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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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The complaint alleges Kalumbula didn't protect the student when other students bullied him for having gay parents.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Instead, this team bullied one of the top NFC playoff contenders from start to finish.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
So, who’s the bully and who’s getting bullied?
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
In the lawsuit, Ring’s family alleged that the middle school knew that the teen was being bullied for being trans, and wasn’t providing a safe environment, per KREM.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Stella also got bullied for her seborrheic dermatitis, a different inflammatory skin condition that cropped up on her scalp and created visible patches of flaky skin.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2025
In the spring of 2022, Blunt’s son, who is Black, and who was in third grade at the time, started getting severely harassed and bullied by a group of white students.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
In the past few months alone, the United States has threatened neighbors across Latin America, carried out airstrikes on vessels in nearby international waters, bullied European leaders and abandoned NATO allies, and intentionally destroyed the aid programs that earned it goodwill in Africa.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
An unverified report circulated over the weekend that said Brown claimed Harbour bullied her on set.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The complaint alleges Kalumbula didn't protect the student when other students bullied him for having gay parents.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Instead, this team bullied one of the top NFC playoff contenders from start to finish.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
So, who’s the bully and who’s getting bullied?
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
In the lawsuit, Ring’s family alleged that the middle school knew that the teen was being bullied for being trans, and wasn’t providing a safe environment, per KREM.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Stella also got bullied for her seborrheic dermatitis, a different inflammatory skin condition that cropped up on her scalp and created visible patches of flaky skin.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2025
In the spring of 2022, Blunt’s son, who is Black, and who was in third grade at the time, started getting severely harassed and bullied by a group of white students.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
In the past few months alone, the United States has threatened neighbors across Latin America, carried out airstrikes on vessels in nearby international waters, bullied European leaders and abandoned NATO allies, and intentionally destroyed the aid programs that earned it goodwill in Africa.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullied
Adjective
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The Dodgers are a great team, but the Phillies are likely not looking at them and feeling intimidated.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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While exhibitions are the biggest draw, the site has also welcomed more than 5,000 people to its open days, including 1,600 students from nearby schools who might feel intimidated to step into Chanel’s offices in central Paris.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Images of Iraqi detainees being stripped naked and abused, published by the media, shocked the world.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of us were abused by them.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Malik’s boss is not happy that Malik doesn’t have a grip on the Crane brothers, though Malik assures him that Amos frightened Sarah into backing off — and that Dinah is tucked away at a safe house.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Don’t be frightened, though, fans; The Parent Trap gal is still in the competition!—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The attorneys for the Department of Justice argued that the preliminary injunction blocking Abrego Garcia’s removal to Liberia should be dissolved because the government received assurances from the government of the West African country that he will not be persecuted or tortured.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Of the few that have arrived in what Saraf describes as a small agricultural town, many have reported being beaten and tortured by different militia groups stationed along the treacherous route between El Fasher and Tawila.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The song had an aggressive, staccato beat and vocal delivery; the general theme was Michael as an oppressed underdog fighting back.—
Dan Beck,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of the reasons why Muslims fast during Ramadan is to remember those who are oppressed or suffering, and to share in those emotions.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Not to the extent that the user is necessarily being browbeaten.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mix in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for heat.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Add the scotch and Calvados and some crushed ice, and stir about 10 to 15 seconds, until a small frost begins to show on the outside of the mug.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Not in any way, uh, a downtrodden victim.—
Deborah Unger,
Scientific American,
5 Nov. 2025
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Much of her derision is reserved for Joe (Adam Godley), her downtrodden husband and more pragmatic partner-in-crime.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bullied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullied. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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