bullyism

[ bool-ee-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. the practice of bullying, or of harassment, intimidation, coercion, and abuse, especially as a tactic in politics or business:

   Their flagrant bullyism and attempt to dominate the legislature led to a stalemate on the passage of the bill.

   The union accused management of bullyism and bad-faith bargaining.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullyism¹

First recorded in 1800–05; bully ¹( def ) + -ism

Example Sentences

The dog wisely shook his head, as if he looked on the idea of bullyism with pity.

From Project Gutenberg