bullied
pronunciation
How to pronounce bullied in British English: UK
How to pronounce bullied in American English: US
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- Adjective:
- frightened into submission or compliance
Word Origin
- bullied (adj.)
- 1851, past participle adjective from bully (v.).
Example
- 1. However , he denied that the boys had bullied her .
- 2. Many of these students believe they were bullied or were outcasts .
- 3. In third grade , molly was bullied for being overweight .
- 4. Members of the opposition say they are spied on and bullied .
- 5. Never be bullied into silence .