bullying 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of bullyingnext
as in browbeating

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bullying

2 of 3

noun

as in coercion

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bullying

3 of 3

verb

present participle of bully
1
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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2
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
Adjective
In recent years, Lewinsky has reemerged in the public eye, becoming an anti-bullying advocate and public speaker. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook. — Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
Several times throughout this period, the child and her mother notified coaches and club leadership of the bullying, but according to the lawsuit, nothing was done. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In the Role Model book, the fifth in Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changer series, Troy Barrett (Gillespie) is a hockey player on Ilya’s team with a history of bullying, while Harris Drover (Smith) is the team’s cheerful social media manager. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
One dad who recently found out his child was engaged in bullying activity took to Reddit to share his experience. — Christian Dashiell, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 One might even be forgiven for imagining that is the point of the administration’s bullying oversteps. — Ivan Oransky, STAT, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullying
  1. resolved
  2. coercion
  3. abusing
  4. intimidating
  5. ascetic
  6. intimidation
  7. frightening
  8. monastic
Adjective
  • This view helpfully shows key numbers (such as resolved requests, involvement rate, resolution rate) at the top, along with a funnel that visualizes visualizing how requests are resolved (with AI or humans).
    — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There's a difference between a closed ticket and a resolved issue.
    — Amit Mathradas, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolved
Noun
  • In every interview, responders described legal coercion that followed them well beyond the clinical relationship — from confusion about how an order ends to collateral harm to employment, housing, custody proceedings, and immigration status.
    — Sakeena Trice, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Russia’s frequent weaponization of natural gas had shown how coercion would incentivize target countries to diversify over the long-term.
    — GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of coercion
Verb
  • In addition to many successes, there is no record of his office abusing employees, leaking passwords, giving the public false information, or losing expensive reports.
    — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Roell was later accused of abusing nonverbal special-needs students at Crosby Elementary School, authorities said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of abusing
Verb
  • While their titles might seem intimidating, the reality is that these tried-and-true techniques can be really effective for anyone.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Recreational leagues can be intimidating, are often male-dominated and require a level of skill too high for casual players.
    — Lindsay Davenport, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of intimidating
Adjective
  • And there were posters tearing apart his otherworldly self-projection as a fakir, or ascetic, depicting him in his monogrammed suits, designer sunglasses, and aircraft.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Then, over the following years, came sustainability and strict reuse and ascetic renunciation, and today, finally, its photo series and articles advocated for a mild, slightly quirky anticapitalist metaphysics.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of ascetic
Noun
  • Once apprehended, the suspect will face charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation, Smith previously told reporters.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Smith said once caught, the suspect will face charges of making terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of intimidation
Verb
  • Powell tried to open the stall door, and then began fondling himself, frightening the 11-year-old, who tried to leave, but Powell blocked him from getting out.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 June 2026
  • This war has been a disaster for them, frightening away foreign investors, tourists and talent and burdening them with a future of huge new defense bills to deter Iran after the United States is gone.
    — Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Definition of frightening
Adjective
  • When the Dark Ages descended on the ancient world, Benedict of Nursia ignited a monastic revival that would establish thousands of monasteries and train generations of devoted readers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Masonry fireplaces anchor the principal living spaces with an almost monastic solidity.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of monastic

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