bullying
pronunciation
How to pronounce bullying in British English:
UK [ˈbʊliɪŋ]
How to pronounce bullying in American English:
US [ ˈbʊliɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
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- Adjective:
- noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others
Word Origin
- bullying (n.)
- 1802, verbal noun from bully (v.).
Example
- 1. Here are four of the most common bullying behaviors – and advice for how to deal :
- 2. Bullying in workplaces is often viewed as a one-on-one event .
- 3. But more employees are suing for emotional abuse , bullying , and mobbing , these days , duffy says .
- 4. A shield against globalisation and bullying by financial markets .
- 5. Bullying can result in the immune system suffering , says a new study on monkeys .