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as in abusing
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
the kindergarten teacher explained why it was wrong to bully classmates
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as in intimidating
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 bullying
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
In recent years, Lewinsky has reemerged as an anti-bullying advocate and public speaker, frequently discussing the lasting consequences of public shaming and how the scandal continues to shape her life today.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The No Place for Hate initiative, which discourages bullying, celebrates diversity and teaches students how to treat others well.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Waging war against Iran is bullying on steroids.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
What if an anti-bullying campaign unintentionally caused a spike in littering?
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
In recent years, Lewinsky has reemerged as an anti-bullying advocate and public speaker, frequently discussing the lasting consequences of public shaming and how the scandal continues to shape her life today.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Australian media has followed their latest trip closely – covering Meghan’s comments on bullying and Harry’s thoughts on parenthood.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The No Place for Hate initiative, which discourages bullying, celebrates diversity and teaches students how to treat others well.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Reports from those calls reveal a spectrum of youth behaviors, from hallway bullying to acting out because of problems at home.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Waging war against Iran is bullying on steroids.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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The lawyers also argue that Combs' sentence was too harsh, saying the trial judge wrongly based it in part on a conclusion that the crimes involved fraud and coercion and that Combs was a leader or organizer of criminal activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through favors and coercion, both couples vie for the approval of the elitist club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh Jung), who struggles to manage her own scandal involving her second husband, Doctor Kim (Song Kang Ho).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Federal Trade Commission, 18 states and Puerto Rico have accused the company of abusing its market position to inflate prices on other online retail platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The foster parents and their adult daughter pleaded guilty to abusing children in their care.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jokic’s 3-point shooting hasn’t been intimidating.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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That's when the WhatsApp messages became intimidating.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty The lack of resolved borders and Israel’s periodic incursions into southern Lebanon have predictably meant that Lebanon has struggled to assert sovereignty over its own territory.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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What frustrated her most was that the issue refused to stay resolved.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Following mounting pressure from Russian law enforcement and escalating political intimidation, Allakhverdiyeva ultimately fled to Berlin.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tramell McHenry, 18, is charged with murder, auto theft and intimidation.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Clumsiness notwithstanding, bringing a criminal case against a journalist who was reporting on a protest is an authoritarian tactic—a means of frightening the press away from uncovering the truth.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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But monks there complained that the slain king was walking around at night, frightening them with strange sounds.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The overall aesthetic was slightly ascetic without being spartan—a pale, neutral color palette; simple, modern furniture; a few pieces of abstract art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The pressure is on Houston to come back.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Moon’s square to Mars can bring quick irritation or pressure to act too fast, especially in conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Bullying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullying. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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