noun

bullying

BUU-lee-ihng

noun

Repeated aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, hurt, or make life difficult for someone perceived as weaker.

"The school introduced a strict anti-bullying policy."

"Cyberbullying can be just as damaging as bullying in person."

How to Use Bullying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of intimidating or mistreating someone weaker than you.

Common pairings

anti-bullying workplace bullying victim of bullying

bullyings plural

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The school introduced a strict anti-_____ policy.

From bully + the suffix -ing, forming the noun for the ongoing behavior.

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